Canadian ERs closed their doors for at least 1.14 million hours since 2019, records show
- Posted on July 4, 2025
- By The Globe and Mail
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Canadian ERs closed their doors for at least 1.14 million hours since 2019, records show

A Globe investigation finds burnout since the onset of the pandemic has led to hospital staff shortages across the country, with rural communities hit the hardest