The Quebec emergency room network is experiencing significant pressure today, June 16, 2026, with a total of 3,872 patients currently in ERs and 1,607 waiting for treatment. According to data from urgencesquebec.com, the provincial stretcher occupancy rate has climbed to 88%, a sharp increase from the 70% recorded earlier in the day. This trend highlights a steady influx of patients throughout the morning and afternoon across the 120 facilities monitored.
Regional disparities remain stark: Montreal and Montérégie are managing the highest volumes with 323 and 266 patients waiting, respectively. However, the most severe congestion is noted in Laval, where the occupancy rate at Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé has reached 163%. When compared to data from 14 days ago, the number of patients waiting has risen by 128, indicating a moderate increase in demand over the first half of June while maintaining a consistent overall stretcher occupancy of 88%.