According to historical data from urgencesquebec.com, Quebec's emergency room situation for June 23, 2026, shows a notable trend of stabilization compared to mid-month figures. The province-wide stretcher occupancy rate sits at 79%, a significant reduction from the 87% recorded 13 days ago. While the total number of patients in the ER peaked at 3,218 during the day, this remains well below the levels seen earlier in June, reflecting a decrease of nearly 500 patients in the waiting rooms.
Despite the general improvement, critical pressure points persist in the Greater Montreal area. Laval’s Cité-de-la-Santé is operating at an alarming 171% stretcher occupancy, while Laurentides and Montréal continue to face saturation levels exceeding 110%. In contrast, regions like Mauricie et Centre-du-Québec are reporting minimal activity, highlighting a sharp geographic disparity in healthcare demand across the province.