Emergency Department Overcrowding

The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) is updating its position statement on emergency department (ED) overcrowding—a growing patient safety and public health concern in Canada. The draft builds on our 2013 statement, incorporates new evidence, and highlights hospital access block as the main driver of overcrowding.

We want your input. Share your perspectives on the challenges, priorities, and proposed recommendations to ensure the statement reflects real-world ED practice and informs meaningful advocacy.

Review the draft statement here.

Submit your feedback by May 1, 2026

Violence in the Emergency Department

The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) is updating its position statement on violence in the emergency department (ED)—a growing threat to the safety of both staff and patients across Canada. Building on our 2021 statement, the draft incorporates new evidence and highlights strategies to prevent and mitigate workplace violence in EDs.

We want to hear from you. Your insights on the challenges, priorities, and proposed strategies are vital to ensure this statement reflects real-world ED practice across diverse settings.

Review the draft statement here.

Submit your feedback by May 8, 2026