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- calendar_today October 28, 2026
Quebec Government to Table Bill Abolishing Clock Change
The Parti Québécois government has announced its intent to abolish the time change practice in Quebec beginning next year. Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon revealed the forthcoming legislation on social media, stating that “Saturday is very likely the last time we’ll be turning back the clocks in Quebec.”
Premier Highlights Health and Adaptation Concerns
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon cited concerns about the time change, specifically calling the twice-yearly event “counterproductive for health and [posing] adaptation challenges for children.” The practice in question involves setting clocks back one hour in November and ahead one hour in March, as is typically done for daylight saving time transitions.
Consulting Experts on Permanent Time Setting
The Quebec government will consult with specialists before making a final determination on whether the province will adopt permanent daylight saving time or standard time. The goal is to make a decision that best suits the health and well-being of Quebec residents.
Public Consultation Shows Strong Support
Support for abolishing the time change is robust among Quebecers. According to a public consultation conducted in 2025 among over 214,000 residents, 91% expressed the desire to abolish the clock change. Of those respondents, 72% prefer to remain on daylight saving time all year round, indicating a clear majority in favor of permanent daylight saving over standard time.
Quebec Aligns With Other Canadian Jurisdictions
Quebec’s move to abolish the time change follows in the footsteps of other parts of Canada. Many regions, including the Prairie provinces, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and some areas of Ontario and Nunavut, already do not observe the biannual time changes.
Looking Ahead
As Quebec prepares to introduce legislation addressing the time change issue, consultation with experts and consideration of public opinion will shape the final outcome. The forthcoming decision will determine whether Quebec chooses permanent daylight saving time or standard time moving forward.
Source: cultmtl.com.
