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society Mar 13, 2026, 10:59 PM
Patients face extreme wait times in Canadian emergency rooms - Emergency room wait times in Canada have exceeded 20 hours on average due to patient volume and staff shortages.
- Patients have faced dire situations, including deaths while waiting for treatment, particularly affecting elderly individuals.
- Healthcare professionals warn of a breaking point in the system, calling for immediate reforms and increased access to primary care.
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