The emergency room situation across Quebec for May 30, 2026, shows a moderate easing of pressure compared to earlier in the week, with the statewide stretcher occupancy rate currently at 75%. Data from urgencesquebec.com indicates that while total patients in ERs have decreased from earlier snapshots, 1,269 patients remain waiting for care. A 10-day comparison reveals a significant 17-point drop in stretcher saturation, although the number of waiting patients has increased by 255 since May 21.
Regional disparities remain stark. Laval leads the province in saturation with a 131% stretcher occupancy rate at Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé, followed closely by Montérégie and Montréal. Meanwhile, regions like Mauricie et Centre-du-Québec and Nord-du-Québec are reporting minimal to no wait times. Key facilities under high pressure include Hôpital de Lanaudière and Hôpital de Gatineau, the latter of which is operating at a critical 164% stretcher capacity.