Get ready to enjoy an extra hour of sleep as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this Sunday in Canada. Clocks will fall back by an hour at 2 a.m. on Nov. 2, marking the official conclusion of DST for 2025. While this means earlier sunrises, it also brings darker evenings, sparking the age-old debate on the benefits and drawbacks of the time change.
Daylight Saving Time, a practice dating back to the First World War aimed at conserving energy, is still observed in most Canadian provinces, including Ontario. However, Saskatchewan stands out by sticking to standard time year-round.
Originally intended to save energy by making the most of daylight, DST’s relevance has evolved over time. Advocates argue that longer evenings in summer promote outdoor activities and benefit businesses, but critics point to the disruption it causes to sleep schedules and daily routines.
Despite some provinces looking to make permanent changes to either DST or standard time, such decisions hinge on regional coordination to prevent confusion in trade and travel across borders. For now, most Canadians will continue to adjust their clocks twice a year.
While the extra hour of sleep might be a welcome change for many, experts warn of potential health and safety implications associated with the time shift.