CanadaInside SickKids: As the Operating Room Sits Quiet, Staff Worry About Growing Backlog00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintAn empty operating theatre is seen in Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children on Nov. 30, 2022. The Canadian Press/Chris YoungThe Canadian Press12/14/2022|Updated: 12/14/20220:00X 1Three large television screens in the nerve centre of the operating room at Canada’s largest pediatric hospital display a list of its surgical spaces, showing which ones have children undergoing procedures at the moment.There are a lot of blank spots.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesBCGEU Members Vote 89 Percent in Favour of Deal to Officially End StrikeNov 13, 2025AtkinsRéalis Looks to Seize on Spending Ramp-Up for Defence, Major ProjectsNov 13, 2025MEG Takeover Saga Draws to Close as Cenovus Completes PurchaseNov 13, 2025Health Canada Won’t Explain Loss of $20M in Pharmaceuticals From National StockpileNov 13, 2025Related Topicschildren's hospitalsick kidspediatric