According to data from urgencesquebec.com, the provincial emergency room situation for June 21, 2026, shows a significant improvement over the last 12 days. The total number of patients waiting has dropped from 1,595 on June 10 to 1,060, representing a decrease of approximately 33%. Stretcher occupancy across the province has also seen a favorable reduction, falling from 88% to 68% in the same period. (estimate)
While provincial averages are improving, localized pressure remains high in urban centers. Montréal and Montérégie continue to see heavy traffic with stretcher occupancy rates at 92% and 98% respectively, while Laval is currently over capacity at 120%. Conversely, the Mauricie et Centre-du-Québec region reports no patients waiting, highlighting a stark contrast in regional healthcare demand.