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Waiting too long in the ER? Here's what you can do about it!

Waiting too long in the ER? Here's what you can do about it!

Update: 2025-11-23
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ER wait times are reaching breaking-point levels across Canada — with patients waiting hours or even days, and half a million Canadians leaving without being seen last year. Doctors warn the backlog is a symptom of a system struggling to meet basic needs, while callers describe long nights, ambulance delays and returning sicker after giving up. 


Our question: What’s your ER wait time story? And how is it affecting your health?

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Waiting too long in the ER? Here's what you can do about it!

Waiting too long in the ER? Here's what you can do about it!