According to historical data from urgencesquebec.com for April 25, 2026, Quebec's emergency departments are showing signs of stabilization compared to four days ago. Total patients waiting have decreased by 218 individuals, and the province-wide stretcher occupancy rate has fallen from 10% to 76%. Despite this general improvement, regional disparities remain stark, particularly in urban centers where resources continue to be strained.
The Montreal and Montérégie regions report significant volumes, with Hôpital Pierre-Boucher leading the province in patient waitlists. Meanwhile, Laval and the Laurentides face the most severe overcrowding relative to capacity, with occupancy rates exceeding 100%. In contrast, northern and eastern regions like Nord-du-Québec and Bas-Saint-Laurent are operating well within their limits, reporting low stretcher occupancy and minimal wait times.