November 6th, 2026
News
The emergency departments at the Royal Victoria Hospital and the Montreal General Hospital are currently very busy.
If your condition does not require immediate care, please avoid going to these emergency departments and use another resource instead:
- Call 811 to speak with a healthcare professional.
- Consult your pharmacist, as needed.
- Make an appointment with your doctor or clinic, if you have one.
- Don’t have a family doctor? Call 811, option 3 (GAP), or apply online through the Primary Care Access Point (GAP).
You need emergency care?
Do not hesitate to visit the emergency department. People whose condition requires urgent medical attention will be assessed and treated as a priority.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Know when to go to the emergency