Ontario Liberals Call for Ontario and Quebec to Coordinate the End of Seasonal Time Changes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
30 October 2026

QUEEN'S PARK, ON — Lucille Collard, MPP for Ottawa-Vanier, is calling on the Government of Ontario, on behalf of the Ontario Liberal caucus, to engage with the Government of Quebec to support ending the practice of changing clocks twice a year and to coordinate the implementation of a permanent time system in both provinces.

The motion comes as momentum continues to build across Canada to eliminate seasonal time changes. British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Saskatchewan are no longer changing their clocks this fall, while Quebec has recently announced its intention to make the upcoming time change the province's last. 

The motion also aligns with efforts at the federal level. Marie-France Lalonde, Member of Parliament for Orléans, introduced Bill C-248 in the House of Commons on October 6, 2025, which seeks to establish a national framework for ending seasonal time changes in Canada and coordinating implementation across jurisdictions. 

“Ottawa-Gatineau is one of the most interconnected regions in the country. Every day, residents cross the provincial border for work, education, health care, and family life,” said Collard. “As more jurisdictions move away from seasonal time changes, it is important that Ontario and Quebec work together to avoid creating unnecessary confusion for people living and working in our region.” 

“Maintaining different time systems within the National Capital Region would create challenges for families, employers, schools, and service providers,” Collard added. “If Ontario decides to move toward a permanent time system, it should do so in partnership with Quebec.” 

On October 28, Quebec Justice Minister Marie-Claude Sarrazin announced the Quebec government's intention to make the next clock change the last one in the province and to introduce legislation following consultations with experts and the public.