's decision to adopt permanent daylight time could have a negative impact on overall health, especially for children. Most office workers will commute in the dark and also will not get an opportunity for any morning light exposure," Juda said. Public support, limited optionsThe extra evening daylight on permanent daylight time will have benefits in terms of more time for outdoor activity and safer commutes, the B.C. The government cited more than 90 per cent support for permanent daylight saving time during public consultations in 2019. But British Columbians were offered only two choices: Keep changing the clocks or switch to permanent daylight saving time.

Source: CBC News March 06, 2026 10:34 UTC