March 7, 2025
If passed, Nova Scotians could say goodbye to the biannual time change under a bill tabled by Liberal MLA Iain Rankin. The legislation would keep the province on Daylight Saving Time year-round, eliminating the disruptive practice of changing the clocks.
“The time change isn’t just an inconvenience – it has real consequences for our health and well-being,” said Rankin. “Studies have shown that shifting the clocks forward and backwards disrupts sleep, increases stress, and even raises the risk of heart attacks and accidents. It’s time for Nova Scotia to make this change.”
Rankin first introduced the legislation in November 2021, recognizing that modern research supports the move to permanent Daylight Saving Time. The bill amends the Time Definition Act to ensure that Nova Scotians can ensure more daylight in the evenings throughout the year. However, the change would only take effect once the neighbouring provinces of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island make the same adjustment.