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Ontario Makes Northwest Permanent Daylight Time Starting Nov. 1

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 8:06 PM UTC · How we work

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Ontario will amend the Time Act to shift its northwest region to permanent daylight time.
The amendment becomes effective on Nov. 1, aligning areas west of the 90th meridian with Manitoba time.
Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford reported 90-94 % support from municipalities, First Nations and businesses.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced the province will remain on daylight time year-round in its central zone.

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Ontario will amend the Time Act to shift its northwest region to permanent daylight time.
The amendment becomes effective on Nov. 1, aligning areas west of the 90th meridian with Manitoba time.
Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford reported 90-94 % support from municipalities, First Nations and businesses.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced the province will remain on daylight time year-round in its central zone.