Most Western Canadians Say Ending Time Change Was ‘Right Move,’ Survey Finds

A new survey reveals that a majority of residents in British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba believe stopping the biannual clock changes was the correct decision. Despite this approval, significant percentages in these provinces reported experiencing challenges or annoyances following the cessation of the time change. Saskatchewan has observed permanent Central Standard Time since 1966.

• Most Canadians in Western provinces who stopped changing their clocks twice a year believe it was the right decision.
• British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba have joined Saskatchewan in ending the practice of changing clocks twice a year.
• A survey found that 55% of respondents in B.C., 59% in Manitoba, and 46% in Alberta considered ending the clock changes the right move.
• However, most respondents in these provinces faced challenges or annoyances due to not changing their clocks, with percentages ranging from 59% in B.C. to 65% in Alberta.