On April 6, 2026, Quebec's emergency departments experienced a notable influx of patients, with the number of people in ERs rising from 3,586 in the earliest snapshot to 4,299 by the latest report. While the total number of patients waiting (1,663) and the overall provincial stretcher occupancy (87%) remained unchanged compared to the previous day, certain regions are operating well beyond their intended capacity.
Severe congestion is localized in the metropolitan areas, notably in Montréal, Montérégie, and Laval. While the provincial average is stable, individual facilities like the Hôpital général juif and Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé are under extreme pressure, reporting occupancy rates of 240% and 151% respectively. In contrast, regions like Nord-du-Québec and Côte-Nord maintain much lower occupancy levels, highlighting a significant geographic disparity in healthcare demand.