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It’s about time to start this party
Re: Should daylight saving time end? Ottawa expert shares health risks, Nov. 1.
After years of grappling with the twice-annual ritual of “falling back” and “springing forward,” I’ve decided enough is enough. Today, I am declaring the formation of a new, proudly single-issue party: The Permanent Standard Time Party (PSTP). Our goal? A Canada that no longer submits to the tyranny of Daylight Saving Time (DST).
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This isn’t just a fight against groggy mornings, confused clocks, and mysteriously misplaced hours. This is about national consistency, reliability and a solid sleep schedule. DST is an outdated relic, a so-called “energy-saving” measure that has been scientifically debunked. And yet, every year, we are collectively jolted out of sync — not by natural forces, but by a tradition that has run its course.
The PSTP will seek nominations in every riding from coast to coast. Imagine a Parliament filled with members committed to a well-rested nation, where stiff and stuffy politicians don’t meddle with our clocks in misguided attempts at “efficiency.” We believe Canadians deserve a government that values stability over gimmicks, standard time over seasonal meddling.
Join us in putting an end to this time-travel experiment. Together, we can make time … permanent.
In addition to a pledge of solidarity against biannual clock chaos, the Permanent Standard Time Party (PSTP) is pleased to unveil the core tenets of our platform:
— No more a.m. confusion: Under DST, Canadians face the peril of the rogue “extra” hour — stumbling to work, bewildered, a full 60 minutes early. The PSTP envisions a nation of citizens who can, at long last, show up on time with confidence.
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— Sleep for all: Science has spoken: abrupt changes in sleep can affect health, productivity and muffin quality at morning meetings. Studies have shown that permanent standard time could save millions of hours of sleep each year. Imagine what a better-rested Canada could achieve!
— Economic boost from reliable timetables: Economists, or at least the ones we imagine exist, agree that a standard time would increase national productivity. No more time lost to missed meetings or resetting the microwave clock (again).
— Year-round enjoyment of “Golden Hour” magic: We reject DST’s unjust favoritism of long summer evenings. Under permanent standard time, Canadians will enjoy consistent lighting for Instagram photos all year long.
I urge you to visit our campaign page (pending setup) and register as the PSTP nominee for your riding. Together, let’s make history — and never have to change our clocks again!
Aïda Warah, Ottawa, Founder of the Permanent Standard Time Party (PSTP)
Leave oil and gas in the ground
Re: Ottawa to order 35% cut in emissions, Nov. 4.
When fossil fuels such as oil are burned, they emit greenhouse gases and only about 10 per cent are from production and transport. The new regulation will cut the 10 per cent related to production by 35 per cent — or about 3.5 per cent of the eventual GHG emissions.
This makes no sense if we are trying to fight climate change. Leave more of it in the ground where it can do no harm.
Michael Wiggin, Ottawa
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