Manitoba to Join Other Canadian Regions in Ending Clock Changes

The Canadian province of Manitoba is preparing to join other regions that have already abandoned the twice-yearly practice of changing clocks in spring and fall.

The decision follows a large-scale survey of residents, in which 72,000 people took part. According to the results, a majority of respondents said they wanted to stop the seasonal clock changes, commonly known as "springing forward" and "falling back."

Joining other provinces

With this move, Manitoba will join other Canadian provinces and regions that have previously chosen to stay on a single, fixed time throughout the year rather than continuing the twice-annual adjustment. The province becomes the latest to step away from this long-standing convention.

The scale of the survey — with 72,000 residents weighing in — is seen as giving officials a clear mandate reflecting the views of a significant share of the public on the issue.

The decision fits into a broader trend seen across various regions, where authorities are reconsidering whether the twice-yearly clock change remains worthwhile, weighing its practical benefits against the inconvenience it causes for residents and businesses.