On April 30, 2026, emergency department data from urgencesquebec.com indicates a total of 4,258 patients currently in ERs across 119 facilities. While stretcher occupancy has seen a slight 4-percentage-point decrease from 96% three days ago to the current 92%, the system remains under pressure. Notably, waitlists have grown by 176 patients compared to April 28, with 1,121 individuals currently awaiting care. Large urban centers continue to face the heaviest loads, particularly in Montréal and Montérégie, where stretcher saturation levels consistently exceed 110%.
Regionally, Laval remains the most congested area with 149% stretcher occupancy, followed closely by the Laurentides at 134% and Chaudière-Appalaches at 127%. In contrast, Nord-du-Québec reports minimal strain with only 13% stretcher utilization. Top facilities by wait volume include Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne and Hôpital de Chicoutimi, highlighting a systemic bottleneck in urban and regional hubs alike. This data reflects a stabilized but heavily utilized network where capacity limits are frequently tested.