2026-05-11 — Daily report — Quebec ERs show a slight reduction in total volume with an 89% stretcher occupancy, though Montreal and Laval remain heavily congested.

Key Takeaways

•Laval (155%), Chaudière-Appalaches (138%), and Laurentides (133%) are currently reporting the highest regional stretcher occupancy rates.

•The Jewish General Hospital remains the busiest facility in the province with 56 patients waiting and a critical 232% stretcher occupancy.

•Mauricie et Centre-du-Québec is reporting minimal pressure, while Montréal and surrounding suburbs continue to experience significant congestion.

On May 11, 2026, Quebec's emergency departments recorded a total of 1,760 patients waiting for care across 119 facilities, with a provincial stretcher occupancy rate of 89%. According to historical data from urgencesquebec.com, overall pressure has eased slightly compared to eight days ago; while the number of patients waiting increased by 59, the total number of individuals in ERs dropped from 4,827 to 4,346, and the average stretcher occupancy saw a 4-percentage-point decrease from 93%.

Despite this general improvement, several regions remain in a state of high tension. Laval and the Laurentides are struggling with occupancy rates exceeding 130%, while specific facilities like the Jewish General Hospital and Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme report severe overcrowding. In contrast, the Mauricie et Centre-du-Québec region is currently reporting zero patients waiting, highlighting a significant geographical disparity in service demand across the province.