According to data from urgencesquebec.com, the provincial emergency room situation for June 22, 2026, shows a notable decrease in wait times compared to mid-June. The total number of patients waiting has dropped to 771 from 1,218 nine days ago. However, stretcher occupancy remains a critical concern in several urban sectors, with the provincial average at 72% and specific regions like Laval and the Laurentides exceeding 100% capacity.
Montérégie remains a significant hotspot for congestion, home to three of the top five busiest facilities, including Hôpital Pierre-Boucher and Hôpital Anna-Laberge. While the number of patients physically present in ERs has decreased from 2,828 to 2,711 throughout the day, the high stretcher utilization in Montreal (94%) and Lanaudière (100%) suggests continued strain on inpatient bed transitions despite lower arrival volumes.