According to data from urgencesquebec.com, Quebec emergency rooms have seen a notable increase in pressure over the past week. As of July 6, 2026, there are 991 patients waiting for care across 120 facilities, representing a significant rise of 203 individuals compared to six days ago. The provincial stretcher occupancy rate has reached 91%, reflecting a steady upward trend in hospital volume since the start of the month when occupancy was at 86%.
Regional disparities are stark, with critical congestion in Laval (165% occupancy), the Laurentides (136%), and Montérégie (132%). Specifically, the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) is the most strained facility in the province, reporting 58 patients waiting and a 147% stretcher occupancy rate. In contrast, the Mauricie et Centre-du-Québec and Nord-du-Québec regions remain under capacity, providing some relief within the broader provincial healthcare network.