Canadian ERs closed their doors for at least 1.14 million hours since 2019, records show | Unpublished
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Author: Kelly Grant, Ha Tu Thanh, Yang Sun
Publication Date: July 4, 2025 - 06:00

Canadian ERs closed their doors for at least 1.14 million hours since 2019, records show

July 4, 2025

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