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Wab Kinew now seems open to moving to a consistent year-round time, abolishing the need for us to change the clocks twice a year. This seems to be a bit of a backtrack since he was interviewed on CBC Radio One and said that his government didn't have time for this since they were too busy focusing on affordability and healthcare.

Unlike BC, which is keeping with permanent daylight time, the NDP gov is open to keeping permanent daylight savings time. This is because there are a lot of health benefits associated with the extra hour of sunshine in the morning, though this comes with the tradeoff of having less sun in the evening when more likely to be out and about. But nothing is set in stone yet. Surveys with the public are ongoing.

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[–] Sunshine@piefed.ca 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Susan Holt must follow suit.

[–] a_gee_dizzle@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Is this being discussed in New Brunswick as well?

[–] Sunshine@piefed.ca 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] a_gee_dizzle@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

Well that was the position BC was in a few years ago, but they caved due to public pressure. Same here in Manitoba. Our premier said it wouldn’t happen but now he’s looking into it. So there’s still hope!