Bill 01 — British Columbia Time Standard and Regional Alignment Act | Cascadia
Should BC keep permanent UTC−7, restore seasonal time, or adopt another standard? A civic consultation on BC's time standard and regional coordination.
Key provisions
- Option A: Permanent UTC−7 (year-round Pacific Standard Time, no more clock changes)
- Option B: Restore seasonal time changes (return to current Pacific Standard/Daylight system)
- Option C: Adopt UTC−8 permanent standard for alignment with Washington and Oregon
- Option D: Further study of cross-regional coordination before any change
- Health impacts assessed: sleep disruption, cardiovascular outcomes, and workplace safety data reviewed
- Requires provincial agreement with neighbouring jurisdictions for full regional alignment benefit
How to vote
Visit cascadia.vote/bills/01 to read the full bill and cast your vote. Options typically include: Yes — build the plan, No — keep current systems, Revise — needs stronger safeguards, or Pilot first — prove it small.
This is a draft civic proposal for public discussion. It is not enacted legislation.
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