**Liberal MP Proposes Ending Biannual Clock Changes in Canada** A Liberal MP is advocating for the end of the biannual clock change in Canada. Marie-France Lalonde announced her plans to introduce legislation aimed at establishing a single, year-round time for the country. "Canadians will often engage in conversation and debates about why it is we change our clocks back and forward," Lalonde said during a news conference on Parliament Hill. "Today, I'm here to say the time has come to address time change." Currently, most regions in Canada adjust their clocks twice a year, moving them forward in the spring and back in the fall. However, some areas, including Saskatchewan, Yukon, and parts of British Columbia and Nunavut, do not participate in this practice. Yukon made the switch to permanent daylight saving time in 2020. Lalonde plans to introduce a private member's bill that will not directly eliminate the time change. Instead, it will call on the federal government to convene a conference with various stakeholders to discuss and formalize a consistent time for the country. She emphasized the importance of collaboration among federal, provincial, and territorial governments, stating, "Time regulation is a provincial and territorial jurisdiction, but what we can do, and we must do, is bring all jurisdictions to the table." Lalonde highlighted the negative impacts of the time change on health and safety. She noted that studies have shown increases in heart attacks, strokes, and miscarriages following the time changes. "It makes life hard on parents and on our most vulnerable seniors, for whom we know routine is essential," she said. The MP also pointed out the economic implications of the time change, stating it increases costs for small businesses and disrupts agricultural operations. She mentioned that differing time practices can create barriers for markets and negatively affect public safety, leading to more road accidents. While some provinces have considered eliminating the time change, they have hesitated to act independently. In 2022, Atlantic premiers discussed adopting permanent daylight time but indicated they would wait for a collective decision. Lalonde's initiative aims to unify the country in deciding how to proceed with time regulation. "Let's stop speaking individually and start speaking collectively," she said. "I'm doing this because I think that provincial governments have had these conversations. Now let's bring everybody together." As the clock change approaches on November 2, the discussion around its future continues to gain momentum across Canada.