US EditionCRTC consults to help improve Canada's public alerting system
CANADA, JUL 15 – The CRTC seeks public input to enhance emergency alert accessibility and language inclusivity across Canada, with comments open until mid-October 2025.
- The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission launched a public consultation on July 15, 2025, to improve Canada's National Public Alerting System .
- The consultation follows concerns raised after a February earthquake in southwestern British Columbia questioned timing and consistency of alerts across the country.
- The CRTC is evaluating the timing of system drills, identifying possible coverage gaps in wireless emergency notifications, assessing alert accessibility for people with disabilities, and considering whether messages should be offered in languages that represent local communities.
- The CRTC requires telecom providers and broadcasters to distribute emergency alerts nationwide, and feedback on improvements is accepted until October 14, 2025, via multiple submission methods.
- This consultation represents ongoing CRTC efforts to enhance emergency alert distribution and accessibility, supporting coordination among federal, provincial, and territorial agencies.
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