Get rid of dst yes, not make it permanent.
this post was submitted on 11 Mar 2024
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Doesn't matter. We can change the schedule instead of changing the clocks.
Ah yes, few things are as reliable as the post DST petition.
If people started doing this BEFORE the switch I might actually remember to change all my (dumb)clocks.
I'll respectfully say, "NO".
It would hurt my physical and mental health more to see the sun set at 7:30-8pm during the summer, and would benefit no one for the sun to come up at 4:30am in Toronto.
But from a population perspective, the idea for permanent standard time Canada-widel is flawed.
Sleep is more negatively impacted by people's phone use and caffeine consumption, not the time.
Car accidents are impacted more by phone use and distractions inside of cars; and the fact that large SUVs basically kill everyone. It's interesting to note that traffic fatalities in Saskatchewan (permanent standard time) is considerably higher than other provinces.
Heart attacks and strokes are 99% lifestyle-related: with diet and exercise being the most important factors. You might be surprised to hear that watching a live sporting event also contributes to heart attacks, but I'm sure nobody wants to ban hockey.
Also as an FYI, heart failure is higher in Saskatchewan (permanent standard time) vs Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, etc. (all have DTS half the year).
I appreciate the desire to reduce deaths and car accidents, but there are significantly better ways to do it.
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Can we do it after they give me my hour of sleep back though? I suspect they'd just do it after the stupid "spring forward" and rob us of that precious hour
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No thanks. BC has super early sunrise in summer with Daylight savings, going back to standard time for summer would put the daylight starting about 3:30-4am
Each province should work out what suits their average day. BC we get 45 minutes more early morning sun, Ontario and East gets about 45 mins later sun.
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