Sleep is fundamental to well-being. Decisions to end bi-annual clock changes and remain on permanent daylight saving time (DST) in British Columbia, the North West Territories, Alberta, Manitoba and northwestern Ontario have consequences for many Canadians due to potential sleep disruption.
The health risks of transitioning to DST, including increased heart attacks and fatal car accidents, have led most sleep and chronobiology experts, including the first author of this story, to advocate for ending seasonal clock changes in favour of permanent standard time.
