Based on historical data from urgencesquebec.com, Quebec's emergency departments are facing significant pressure as of April 16, 2026. Across 116 facilities, there are 1,674 patients waiting and 4,384 currently in ERs. System-wide stretcher occupancy has reached 88%, representing a notable 11-percentage-point increase compared to the status fourteen days ago, while the number of patients waiting has grown by 116 in the same period.
Regional disparities are stark, with several sectors far exceeding their capacity. Montreal remains a high-volume hub with 122% occupancy, but the most acute pressure is felt in Laval (153%) and the Laurentides (138%). Conversely, regions like Côte-Nord and Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine maintain manageable occupancy levels below 50%. Top-priority sites include Hôpital Pierre-Le Gardeur and Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne, which lead the province in patient volume waiting for care.