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Report Says Wait Times in Quebec Emergency Rooms Were 11 Minutes Shorter Last Year
The report cites a lack of personnel as the main cause, while four regions posted median stays of six to eight hours.
- On Thursday, the Montreal Economic Institute reported that patients in Quebec emergency rooms waited an average of 5 hours and 12 minutes last year.
- Wait times vary significantly across the province, with Laval, the Laurentians, the Montérégie, and Montreal recording the longest median stays of between six and eight hours.
- Despite an 11-minute improvement from the previous year, median wait times have increased by 41 minutes since 2018, with the report citing staff shortages as a primary cause.
- Renaud Brossard, vice president of communications at the MEI, proposed expanding 'immediate care centers' to handle minor emergencies and relieve pressure on hospital departments.
- For many residents lacking a family doctor, the emergency room remains the primary gateway into the healthcare system, leaving recent improvements with limited real-world effect.
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ER wait times in Quebec improved slightly in 2025
The median length of stay in the emergency room was 5 hours and 12 minutes last year in Quebec, according to a report by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) released Thursday. This represents a slight improvement of 11 minutes compared to the previous year. “That’s still 11 minutes less than the typical patient has to […]
·Toronto, Canada
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Le Journal de Quebec
Le Journal de QuebecWaiting times in emergencies continue to rise despite billions of dollars invested in health care and rising physician salaries.
·Montreal, Canada
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Le Charlevoisien
Le CharlevoisienThe median duration of the emergency stay was 5 hours and 12 minutes last year in Quebec, according to a report by the Montreal Economic Institute.
·Montreal, Canada
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Leaning Left12Leaning Right0Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
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