‘Hopeless’: Why 1 in 10 Canadian emergency physicians are leaving the profession

Canada July 27, 2026 04:03 PM

“For many, the future of emergency medicine was hopeless, with no possibility of recovery,” writes the study’s co-author, ER physician Dr. Kerstin de Wit.

Omar Mosleh is a Toronto-based reporter covering social issues for the Star. Reach him here: omarmosleh@thestar.ca.

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