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When local daylight time approaches Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2:00 AM, clocks will be set back one hour to 1:00 AM local standard time instead. As a result, on November 3, 2024, sunrise and sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier than the previous day. This change means there will be more daylight in the morning and less in the evening, which may be viewed positively or negatively depending on your perspective on whether to maintain daylight saving time or eliminate it altogether.

While DST was initially implemented to save energy by extending daylight hours, studies have shown that the actual energy savings are minimal, and in some cases, it may even lead to increased energy consumption due to factors like air conditioning usage. Businesses may face disruptions during the transitions due to scheduling conflicts and decreased productivity, as employees adjust to the time change.

Some argue that the original environmental benefits of DST are no longer relevant due to changes in modern energy consumption patterns and lifestyles.

Spring Forward | Fall Back

“Spring Forward – Fall Back” is a phrase most often heard in the USA and Canada. In North America the word “fall” is used to denote the season, while other English-speaking countries call it autumn. Set your clocks forward 1 hour in the spring at the start of DST (Daylight Saving Time), and 1 hour back in the fall when DST ends.

Records show that the phrase “spring forward, fall back” has been in use at least as far back as the early 20th century. It is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months so that evening daylight lasts longer, while sacrificing normal sunrise times.

Not all regions observe DST, which can create confusion and complications for scheduling across time zones, particularly for businesses and travel.

Let’s eliminate DST!

I suggest everyone contact their local government representative to advocate for this change.

I have recently written my government representative to address this matter.

Dear Sir,

I hope this letter finds you well. As a constituent in your riding, I would like to raise a matter of public interest that I believe would benefit many people across our province: the elimination of Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Nova Scotia.

While originally introduced with the intention of conserving energy, there is growing evidence that Daylight Saving Time no longer serves this purpose effectively. Studies have shown that the energy savings are minimal, if not non-existent, in modern times. Moreover, the biannual time changes disrupt sleep patterns, negatively affect mental and physical health, and contribute to increased workplace and road accidents in the days immediately following the switch.

Many regions across the world have already moved to eliminate DST, recognizing the advantages of maintaining a consistent time schedule year-round. In Canada, several provinces, including British Columbia and Ontario, have considered or are already making steps towards abandoning the practice. The province of Quebec is also probing the time change drop.

Nova Scotians, like others, would benefit from this shift. Adopting a consistent time schedule year-round would improve productivity, support public health, and reduce confusion for businesses and individuals. Additionally, many people today are calling for more stability in their routines, which this change would support.

As my MLA, I encourage you to advocate for the discontinuation of Daylight Saving Time in Nova Scotia. I believe this move would be widely appreciated by many residents, and I am hopeful that it can become a part of the legislative agenda in the near future.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this issue and any steps that may be taken in this direction.

Sincerely,
Ron Joiner