Manitoba Moving to Permanent Daylight Time
A provincewide survey found 58% of 72,000 residents wanted to keep Central Daylight Time, officials said.
- On Thursday, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced that residents have changed their clocks for the last time, as the province will permanently adopt daylight time year-round, with clocks not reverting to standard time on Nov. 1.
- The decision follows a survey by Winnipeg-based Prairie Research Associates which found 92 per cent of residents preferred a permanent time system. Of 72,000 residents surveyed, 58 per cent favoured sticking with central daylight time.
- Manitoba joins Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories in ending seasonal changes. Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce CEO Loren Remillard stated the move supports local businesses, retailers, and farmers.
- Although the change provides more evening light in winter, the sun will rise at 9:24 a.m. on Dec. 21. Medical studies have linked biannual clock adjustments to disrupted circadian rhythms and increased health risks.
- Premier Kinew previously favoured standard time based on a 2025 Stanford University study suggesting greater health benefits. However, after hearing from residents tired of the practice, the government aligned with the majority preference for permanent daylight time.
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24 heuresThe Government of Manitoba announced that it had decided to remain on daylight time on a permanent basis.
That's it! Soon, you won't have to worry about the change of time, both in the fall and in the summer... if you live in Manitoba. The government of the province of Prairires confirmed this Thursday, September 17th that it will now keep the daylight saving time all year round. And what about Quebec? Let's also read: Here's how much it costs to study in these 19 academic fields in Quebec in 2026 "We have heard Manitobans loud and clear: the change…
Manitoba sticking with daylight time year-round following survey
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says residents have changed their clocks for the last time, as the province will be sticking with daylight time year-round. The province says 58 per cent of 72,000 residents surveyed said they want to stick with central daylight time. About 34 per cent wanted to move to standard time year-round. “We […]
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