Canada weighs permanent daylight time as U.S. advances bill

The United States has moved a step closer to ending twiceyearly clock changes, renewing debate in Canada about whether provinces would follow. The U.S. House passed legislation to keep daylight saving time yearround, and the proposal now goes to the Senate. Several Canadian provinces and territories have already stopped changing the clocks, including Saskatchewan, Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Others, such as Manitoba and Nunavut, are still considering their options, while some eastern provinces are waiting for a broader North American move. Experts quoted in the article say Canada could be more likely to align with the U.S. if the bill becomes law, especially because of crossborder business ties. But sleep researchers warn that permanent daylight saving time could create darker winter mornings and may be less healthy than permanent standard time, particularly in northern regions.