Manitoba time change raises questions in northwestern Ontario
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford is calling a meeting of municipal and First Nations leaders following Manitoba’s decision to adopt permanent daylight saving time.
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In a statement, Rickford said residents have questions about how the change could affect businesses, services and cross-border operations in northwestern Ontario.
“As we have learned today, Manitoba will move to permanent daylight saving time beginning November 1st,” Rickford said.
Rickford said he has reached out to mayors and First Nations leadership throughout the riding and plans to convene a meeting Friday to discuss the potential impacts.
“We need to hear directly from our local leaders to understand how this change will impact services across our community,” he said.
Rickford said the meeting will help gather feedback from communities across the region and identify any challenges or opportunities created by the change.
He said he wants to ensure local voices are considered as Manitoba moves ahead with the transition.
“I look forward to listening, identifying opportunities and working together to ensure the voices of Northwestern Ontario are heard and supported through this transition,” Rickford said.
Manitoba announced Thursday that it will adopt permanent daylight saving time beginning Nov. 1, ending the twice-yearly clock changes.
The decision follows a public survey in May in which 92 per cent of roughly 72,000 votes supported ending seasonal time changes, according to the Manitoba government.
