As of June 6, 2026, data from urgencesquebec.com indicates a general reduction in emergency room pressure compared to four days ago. The provincial stretcher occupancy rate has decreased by 10 percentage points, now sitting at 78%, while the total number of patients waiting has fallen from 1,479 to 1,359. Despite this downward trend in volume, localized overcrowding persists in major urban centers.
Laval and the Laurentides are currently experiencing the highest stretcher occupancy rates at 122% and 119%, respectively. Montréal also continues to face heavy demand with a 111% occupancy rate, led by the Hôpital général juif, which is operating at a 209% stretcher capacity. In contrast, the Mauricie et Centre-du-Québec region reports no current waiting list, signaling a significant regional disparity in healthcare accessibility across the province.