ER wait times in Canada a symptom of health-care 'crisis,' says doc (opens original article in a new tab)

A report highlights long emergency room wait times in Canada, with 10% of patients waiting over 14 hours and 10% of admitted patients waiting over 48 hours, as doctors call it a health care 'crisis'.

• A new report found that 10% of emergency department patients in Canada spent over 14 hours in the ER during 2024-25.
• One in 10 admitted patients waited over 48 hours, with 114,000 patients staying longer due to need for additional support.
• Dr. Paul Parks called the situation a national health care crisis, citing insufficient community resources and long-term care.