In March, clocks in Manitoba are set forward by one hour to Daylight Saving Time (DST).
This means the sun comes out later in the morning and stays out later in the evening. In November, the clocks are set back one hour to Standard Time (ST). This means the sun comes out earlier in the morning and sets earlier in the evening.
Manitoba's Premier, Wab Kinew, wants to know what you'd like.
"Do you want the earlier sunrises in the winter with Standard Time?" said Kinew. "Or do you want the later sunsets in the summer with Daylight Saving Time. Or do you want to keep going back and forth?"
A recent analysis by Manitoba Health concluded that eliminating the time change would be better for population health than maintaining the status quo.
Saskatchewan and Yukon no longer change the time, and Alberta, NWT and BC are in the process of stopping the time change. Saskatchewan uses permanent Standard Time, while Yukon, BC, NWT and Alberta use permanent Daylight Saving Time.
"Let us know what you prefer. There is a lot to consider," ended Kinew. "From fewer strokes and car accidents to those beautiful summer nights. So, cast your vote. Make sure you vote on time."
It's your turn to share your thoughts. Take the survey here.
