Data from urgencesquebec.com for June 11, 2026, indicates a notable surge in emergency room pressure across Quebec. Since late May, the number of patients waiting has increased by 360, bringing the total to 1,629 across 120 facilities. While the total number of patients currently in ERs (4,069) has remained relatively stable since the start of the day, systemic pressure is evident as stretcher occupancy has risen to 87%, up from 75% just 13 days ago.
Regional disparities are stark; while Mauricie et Centre-du-Québec shows minimal activity, urban hubs are struggling with severe overcapacity. Laval is currently the most strained region with a 173% stretcher occupancy rate at Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé. Other high-pressure zones include the Laurentides (138%) and Chaudière-Appalaches (131%), highlighting a growing trend of congestion in the belts surrounding Montreal.