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Manitoba Skips Clock Change, But Picks Wrong Time
18 Sep
Summary
- Expert warns Manitoba's permanent daylight time harms students.
- Permanent daylight time shifts light later, affecting mornings.
- Scientific consensus favors standard time for health and productivity.
Manitoba has decided to permanently adopt daylight time, foregoing the traditional twice-yearly clock changes. This shift, influenced by a public survey indicating strong support for ending time changes, means clocks will no longer revert to standard time in the fall.
Sleep medicine specialists express concern, arguing that permanent daylight time is the incorrect choice. They highlight that prolonged periods of darkness in winter mornings, due to later sunrises, can adversely affect students' academic performance, mood, and attendance.
Experts emphasize that morning light is crucial for regulating the body's circadian rhythm, improving mood and energy. Conversely, excessive evening light, a consequence of permanent daylight time, can disrupt sleep patterns.
The consensus among scientific bodies internationally and within Canada is that standard time is more beneficial for health and productivity, as it aligns with the sun's natural cycle. This alignment optimizes bodily functions and well-being.
