Minister Sajjan reminds Canadians of upcoming test of the National Public Alerting System
On May 8, 2024, a test of the National Public Alerting System (NPAS) will be conducted in most provinces and territories over television, radio, and wireless devices.
- On May 8, 2024, a test of the National Public Alerting System (NPAS) will be conducted in most provinces and territories over television, radio, and wireless devices.
- I would like to thank the Provinces and Territories that are supporting Public Safety Canada's participation in this important public test across the country."
- Public Safety Canada is the federal lead for national public alerting.
- Each EMO has an agreement to access the system and determines how it will operationalize emergency public alerting in their respective jurisdictions.