Time to weigh in on time changes

The provincial government is asking Manitobans to share their views on seasonal time changes and whether Manitoba should adopt permanent standard time or permanent daylight saving time.

In a Wednesday announcement, Municipal and Northern Affairs Minister Glen Simard said a number of provinces and territories are considering this issue.

He expressed his support for changing the status quo.

“From a lower risk of stroke to when the sun rises and sets, there are a number of things to consider, and we want to hear directly from Manitobans,” he said.

A Manitoba Health analysis concluded that eliminating the time change would be better for population health.

Consultations are now open and Manitobans can have their say at engagemb.ca/time-change.