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Patients face extreme wait times in Canadian emergency rooms

Mar 13, 2026, 10:59 PM20
(Update: Mar 16, 2026, 7:00 AM)
association of doctors in Canada

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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