B.C. Moves to Permanent Daylight Saving Time: A Win for Businesses Across the Province
The Government of British Columbia announced today that the province will permanently adopt daylight saving time. After clocks spring forward on March 8, 2026, they will not be turned back, ending twice-yearly time changes for good and transitioning B.C. to a single, stable time zone year-round.
The BC Chamber of Commerce welcomes the decision, which aligns with policy adopted by its membership several years ago. The resolution, brought forward by the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce, called on the provincial government to collaborate with Pacific Northwest jurisdictions to end seasonal time changes and remain on permanent daylight saving time. The BC Chamber engaged with government on the issue, including participating in consultations ahead of today's announcement.
"Ending the twice-yearly time change is something our members have been calling for for a long time, and for good reason. The disruption is real, whether you're running a small business, managing a team of shift workers, or just trying to get your kids to school on Monday morning. We're pleased the Province has acted, and proud that member-driven advocacy through our AGM process helped move this forward." — Jen Riley, President and CEO, BC Chamber of Commerce
For employers across B.C., the announcement removes a persistent operational friction point. Businesses have long cited the biennial clock change as a source of scheduling disruption, workforce fatigue, and administrative burden, with costs that fall disproportionately on small businesses and shift-dependent industries.
Further information on B.C.'s transition to permanent daylight saving time is available at https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026AG0013-000209.
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