British Columbia has made a historic decision to eliminate seasonal clock changes, becoming the latest Canadian province to adopt permanent daylight saving time. Premier David Eby announced on Monday that the upcoming time adjustment on March 8, 2026, will mark the final seasonal transition for most residents.
The provincial government’s move responds to overwhelming public sentiment, with a 2019 engagement report revealing 93% of participants supported year-round daylight saving time. The policy shift aims to reduce family disruptions, provide additional evening daylight during winter months, and create economic stability for businesses.
“This decision isn’t just about clocks. It’s about making life easier for families, reducing disruptions for businesses and supporting a stable, thriving economy,” Eby stated, expressing hope that American neighbors would soon follow suit.
Notably, some eastern communities observing Mountain Time will continue biannual adjustments, maintaining alignment with neighboring Alberta during winter months. From March through November, Pacific Time will synchronize with West Coast US states including California, Washington, and Oregon—all considering similar reforms.
This transition places British Columbia among growing global jurisdictions abandoning seasonal time changes. According to Pew Research Center analysis, only one-third of countries worldwide continue the practice today, down from half previously. Health experts and environmental considerations have contributed to this international trend, citing sleep disruption and energy consumption concerns associated with biannual clock adjustments.