Ontario invests $47M to shorten ED waits
October 14, 2026
TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking action to reduce wait times and improve the patient experience in emergency departments with the official launch of the Emergency Department Action Team (EDAT). Supported by an investment of more than $47 million, the EDAT will lead efforts to help 26 hospitals across the province reduce wait times and get patients the care they need as quickly as possible. This team will also apply Lean methodologies to streamline processes, identify and address bottlenecks and improve patient flow so people can receive timely, high-quality care when they need it the most.
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