Permanent DST is now in effect in B.C. · Act now

B.C. has locked in Daylight Saving Time.
It is not too late to reverse it.

Dark winter mornings are here to stay unless the Legislature acts. Add your name and call for permanent Standard Time.

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What Happened in B.C.

British Columbia has moved to permanent Daylight Saving Time. The decision can still be reversed, and this first winter is when its costs become visible.

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A Flawed Survey

The 2019 survey behind this change was deeply flawed. It only offered two choices: keep changing the clocks, or move to permanent DST. Permanent Standard Time was not even an option on the ballot.

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Dark Winter Mornings

Given B.C.'s northern latitude, permanent DST means the sun does not rise until well past 8:30 AM in winter. In December, sunrise in Vancouver comes after 9:00 AM (even later in northern BC), so children walk to school in total darkness.

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Congratulate your newly elected representative and ask them to support Permanent Standard Time. You can choose to send an email after signing the petition.

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What We Need Now

We are calling on the British Columbia legislature to hold a non-partisan free vote to reverse the adoption of permanent Daylight Saving Time.

The province must adopt Permanent Standard Time. The legal mechanism is already in place via The Interpretation Amendment Act and it only requires the political will to protect the health, safety, and natural rhythms of British Columbians.

Why Permanent Standard Time?

Permanent Standard Time aligns with our natural circadian rhythms, and it is the option medical experts recommend.

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Better Health

Moving the clocks ahead is linked to spikes in heart attacks, strokes, and mood disorders. Standard time aligns with our circadian rhythms naturally.

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Safer Roads

Sleep deprivation following the switch causes an increase in fatal car crashes. Brighter winter mornings protect commuters and children.

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Peak Performance

Consistent sleep schedules improve cognitive function, student test scores, and workplace productivity across all demographics.

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Our Biological Clock

Standard Time is the true alignment between solar time and our internal circadian rhythms. Permanent DST puts us into a state of "social jetlag," battling our own biology.

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Safer School Commutes

Under permanent DST, children now walk, bike, or wait for school buses in pitch-black darkness during the winter months.

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Better Mental Health

Waking up in the dark under permanent DST raises risks of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Morning sunlight on Standard Time is essential for regulating our mood.

Backed by Science.

Global authorities and top Canadian researchers overwhelmingly warn against permanent Daylight Saving Time, now in effect in B.C.

At Canada's northern latitudes, permanent DST is uniquely dangerous. It forces us to wake up in darkness during the winter, causing severe "light-sleep misalignment." This unnatural schedule drives up long-term risks for chronic sleep loss, obesity, stroke, and mood disorders.

Standard Time is the only medically endorsed solution that protects our circadian health.

30m Average nightly sleep loss under DST
Scientists Endorse Standard Time overwhelmingly

How the Petition Works

A short, formal path from your signature to the floor of the Legislature.

  1. 1

    Verify

    Confirm you live in B.C. with your phone number. One signature per person.

  2. 2

    Sign

    Review the petition text and sign electronically in minutes.

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    Present

    An MLA presents the petition in the House, as required by Standing Order 73.

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    Respond

    The petition becomes part of the parliamentary record. Optionally, we email your representatives for you.

BC E-Petition

This e-petition calls on the BC Legislative Assembly to revisit the decision to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time and conduct a new public consultation that includes Permanent Standard Time as an option.

The petition is formatted per Standing Order 73, Appendix A of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

Only an MLA can present a petition in the House. See the Legislature's guide to presenting petitions, which includes a video of an MLA presenting one (2025).

Sign the Petition Below

Sign the Petition

To the Honourable the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia, in Legislature Assembled:

The petition of the undersigned residents of British Columbia states that:

The province of British Columbia adopted permanent daylight saving time based on a public consultation that did not include permanent standard time as an option.

Your petitioners respectfully request that the Honourable House revisit this decision and conduct a new public consultation that includes permanent Pacific Standard Time as an option for British Columbians.

Who Can Sign

  • You must be a resident of British Columbia.
  • You must be willing to provide your full name and BC address.
  • You will sign electronically through a third-party e-signature service.
  • Your phone number will be verified via SMS. One signature per phone number.

Privacy Notice

We collect the minimum information required to produce a legally valid petition. Your phone number is used for verification and is stored only as a one-way hash to prevent duplicate or fraudulent signatures; we do not store the full phone number. Your full address is retained solely to send an advocacy email to your newly elected MLA on your behalf (if you consent). Your signed PDF is stored securely in cloud storage. Analytics data (city and postal prefix) may be retained for reporting purposes.

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Write to Your Representative

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Email Template

Want your voice heard in the BC Legislature? Sign the e-petition above and choose whether we email your newly elected MLA on your behalf.

If you prefer to send an email directly, copy and adapt the template below:

Subject: Congratulations and a constituent request on Permanent Standard Time Dear [Newly Elected MLA Name], Congratulations on your election in [Riding]. I wish you all the best in serving our community. As a resident of your riding, I have signed the petition calling for Permanent Pacific Standard Time. Please advocate for Standard Time rather than permanent Daylight Saving Time, to support healthy sleep and avoid very late winter sunrises. The 2019 survey did not offer Permanent Standard Time as an option. I ask that this choice receive fair consideration and a free vote in the Legislature. Thank you. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address/Postal Code]

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