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Purpose and status

• Bill C-248, the Time Change Act, would require a pan-Canadian conference on time change and an online report on its discussions.
• It was introduced at first reading on October 6, 2025. The text does not itself change time-change rules or require a uniform approach.

Minister and participants

• The Governor in Council may designate a member of the King’s Privy Council for Canada as the minister responsible for the Act.
• The minister must invite provincial government representatives responsible for time-change matters, Indigenous governing bodies and other relevant stakeholders.
• The listed stakeholders include health scientists, municipal representatives and representatives of the public safety, agriculture, education, early childhood care and eldercare sectors.

Conference and report

• The minister must hold the conference within one year after the Act comes into force to promote federal-provincial cooperation.
• Its agenda must include economic and other issues, scientific studies on health, safety and productivity, and the possibility of a more uniform approach across Canada.
• Within six months after the conference, the minister must prepare a report and publish it on the departmental website. It must set out the information and recommendations resulting from the discussions.

Costs and existing law

• The provided text does not specify a budget or estimated cost. It does not amend an existing law.