Event Brief
Canadian Hospitals Near State of Emergency
Filed: Mar 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
Summary: Patients face 20+ hour waits in ERs, with some dying in chairs.
WHO: Canadian Medical Association
WHAT: Hospitals nearing state of emergency due to patient wait times
WHEN: Mar 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM ET
WHERE: Canada
WHY: Severe overcrowding and long wait times in emergency rooms
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