Emergency medical services in Canada

Emergency Medical Services on scene of an incident in York Region in Ontario
A small few ambulances in Canada are based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, like this Niagara Region example, although they are less common.
Toronto EMS prepare to transport a patient.
Alberta Health Services EMS Truck 3161. Most Ambulances in Canada use a GMC / Chevrolet cutaway van as their base.

Emergency medical services in Canada are the responsibility of each Canadian province or territory. The services, including both ambulance and paramedic services, may be provided directly by the province, contracted to a private provider, or delegated to local governments, which may, in turn, create service delivery arrangements with municipal departments, hospitals, or private providers. The approach, and the standards, vary considerably between provinces and territories.