Interim report aimed at addressing pressure on EMS expected by end of May

Health Minister Jason Copping says an interim report on how to address growing demand on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Alberta is expected by the end of the month.

The Alberta EMS Provincial Advisory Committee has been focusing on the issues impacting EMS, such as system pressures that could result in service gaps, staffing issues, and hours of work.

The committee is expected to provide immediate and long-term recommendations that will better support staff and strengthen EMS services.

According to the province, calls to 911 have increased 30 per cent since the spring of 2021, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid crisis.