The emergency room situation in Quebec for April 26, 2026, shows a notable improvement in patient volume compared to data from five days ago. According to urgencesquebec.com historical data, the number of patients waiting has dropped from 1,334 to 851, representing a 36% decrease. Average province-wide stretcher occupancy has also eased slightly, falling from 86% to 79%.
Despite the general downward trend in waiting numbers, localized pressure remains critical in specific regions. Laval is currently under the highest strain with a staggering 167% stretcher occupancy rate at Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé. Similarly, the Laurentides and Chaudière-Appalaches regions continue to struggle with occupancy rates exceeding 110%, indicating that while fewer people are entering the system, those requiring beds are still facing significant bottlenecks.