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TSX Steadies After Bond Rout | Canadian Money Brief — May 19, 2026

  TSX Steadies After Bond Rout — But Iran Uncertainty Keeps a Lid on Gains Canadian equities attempt a cautious bounce this morning after last week's sharp sell-off. Oil near US$100 props up energy shares, while gold cools in Canadian-dollar terms and the loonie holds a fragile grip at 72–73 cents US. Canadian Money Brief  ·  moneysavings.ca  ·  May 19, 2026 TSX ~34,020 ▲ Recovering CAD/USD $0.727 → Flat WTI Oil ~US$100 ▲ Elevated Gold (CAD) ~$6,243/oz ▼ Pullback BoC Rate On Hold → Patient Overview Canadian markets opened cautiously higher this Tuesday after the S&P/TSX Composite suffered its worst single-session drop in weeks on Friday, closing at 33,833 — a decline of 1.27% — as a global bond-market selloff combined with stalled US–Iran negotiations hammered sentiment. Today's session opened around 34,027 , with the index trading in a tight range of roughly 33,745 to 34,175, suggesting investors are rebuilding positions but remain wary. The dominant story...
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Canada Conducts Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System

 


Canada’s National Public Alerting System, known as Alert Ready, is being tested across the country today, November 19, 2025. The test will send a distinct alert tone and message to televisions, radios, and compatible wireless devices in every province and territory. The alerts will be broadcast at different times between late morning and early afternoon, depending on the region.

The purpose of the test is to ensure the system is functioning properly and to give emergency officials practice in issuing alerts for critical situations such as tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and AMBER alerts. These tests are conducted twice a year, typically in May and November, to maintain readiness and public awareness.

Officials emphasize that there is no option to opt out of these alerts, whether during tests or real emergencies. While most Canadians with LTE or 5G-compatible devices will receive the alert, some may not due to factors like device compatibility, network connection, or settings.

The Alert Ready system has proven vital in recent years. By the end of October 2025, nearly 900 emergency alerts had already been issued nationwide to warn Canadians of imminent threats. Regular testing helps confirm reliability and ensures that when real emergencies occur, the system can deliver life-saving information quickly and effectively.

Today’s test message will clearly state that it is only a test and that no action is required from the public. Authorities encourage Canadians to use these occasions as reminders to review their emergency preparedness plans and ensure they know how to respond if a real alert is issued.

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