On April 24, 2026, Quebec's emergency departments recorded a total of 1,470 patients waiting across 116 facilities, with an overall stretcher occupancy rate of 84%. According to urgencesquebec.com historical data, while total registrations in the ER reached 4,136, there is a slight improvement compared to the previous week, showing a decrease of 139 patients waiting and a 1 percentage point drop in stretcher utilization.
However, severe congestion persists in specific regions. Laval is currently the most pressured area with a 178% stretcher occupancy rate, followed closely by Montérégie at 128% and the Laurentides at 124%. In contrast, northern regions like Nord-du-Québec report minimal activity with 0 patients waiting. Major urban centers, particularly the Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé and Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne, continue to lead the province in patient volume and occupancy challenges.