According to data from urgencesquebec.com, the situation in Quebec's emergency rooms on May 10, 2026, shows a notable trend toward stabilization. The average stretcher occupancy rate has decreased to 72%, a substantial improvement from 89% just three days prior. While the total number of patients waiting has dropped to 1,417, several regions continue to face high operational pressure.
Montreal remains the busiest hub in terms of volume with 249 patients waiting, led by CHU Sainte-Justine. However, the most severe congestion is currently observed in Laval, where the Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé reports a critical 145% stretcher occupancy. In contrast, the Nord-du-Québec region remains largely unaffected with zero patients currently waiting for care.