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Canada's Emergency Room Wait Times Reach Crisis Levels

6/4/2025

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Emergency room wait times in Canada have surged alarmingly over the past five years, with Alberta patients waiting an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes, Ontario at 4 hours, and Quebec facing the longest delays at 5 hours and 23 minutes. The Montreal Economic Institute underscores a pressing national healthcare crisis as provinces grapple with delivering timely care.

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Emergency room wait times in Canada have surged alarmingly over the past five years, with Alberta patients waiting an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes, Ontario at 4 hours, and Quebec facing the longest delays at 5 hours and 23 minutes. The Montreal Economic Institute underscores a pressing national healthcare crisis as provinces grapple with delivering timely care.