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Alberta Plans Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Amid Controversy

4/21/2026

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The Alberta United Conservative Party government plans to permanently adopt daylight saving time.
Premier Danielle Smith (UCP) said the change will be included in an omnibus bill.
If passed, Alberta will no longer change clocks and stay year-round aligned with Saskatchewan, one hour ahead of British Columbia.
The plan follows a 2016 referendum in which Albertans rejected permanent daylight saving time.
Manitoba's Premier Wab Kinew has suggested a change affecting Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic provinces.

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The Alberta United Conservative Party government plans to permanently adopt daylight saving time.
Premier Danielle Smith (UCP) said the change will be included in an omnibus bill.
If passed, Alberta will no longer change clocks and stay year-round aligned with Saskatchewan, one hour ahead of British Columbia.
The plan follows a 2016 referendum in which Albertans rejected permanent daylight saving time.
Manitoba's Premier Wab Kinew has suggested a change affecting Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic provinces.