The alert and its distinctive tone will be broadcast on television, radio and compatible cellular.
Each province and territory has a specific hour of testing, with the exception of Quebec, which does not participate in Wednesday’s exercise.
The test simulates an emergency situation, but does not require any intervention on the part of the public. It is part of the efforts made by Canada to ensure the proper functioning of the system and raise awareness.
The “alert” system is used when an emergency must be communicated as a priority to the population. It can be an alarm alert, the presence of an active shooter or the imminent arrival of a dangerous meteorological system, in particular.
-Canadians cannot unsubscribe because the system is essential for public security.
The regulations stipulate that the system must be tested at least once each year. Two tests are usually organized, one in the spring and the other in the fall.
Moment of the test of the “alert” system scheduled for Wednesday, still according to local time:
- Alberta: 13 h 55
- British Columbia: 1:55 p.m.
- Prince Edward Island: 12:55 p.m.
- Manitoba: 13 h 55
- Nouveau-Brunswick: 10 h 55
- Nova Scotia: 1:55 p.m.
- Nunavut: 14 h 00
- Ontario: 12 h 55
- Quebec: no test
- Saskatchewan: 13 h 55
- Newfoundland and Labrador: 10:45 a.m.
- Northwest territories: 9:55 a.m.
- Yukon: 13 h 55
