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Should some rural ERs be closed permanently?

Should some rural ERs be closed permanently?

Update: 2025-07-14
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Canada’s small-town ERs are in crisis, facing routine closures and severe staffing shortages. Globe and Mail health columnist André Picard argues some of those ERs might need to close, so scarce resources can be used more effectively.

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Should some rural ERs be closed permanently?

Should some rural ERs be closed permanently?