Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
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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