On November 1, Manitoba moved to permanent daylight saving time and stopped making the seasonal clock change. For someone who lives and works only in Manitoba, the promise is attractive. There is one less adjustment to remember and fewer disrupted routines twice a year. For businesses whose work crosses a provincial border, however, the local clock is only one part of the scheduling system.
The province's October 31 bulletin told Manitobans to update devices and systems and verify travel and medical appointment times. Its official business guidance identifies scheduling, payroll, security records, recurring meetings, reservation systems and older computer applications as areas requiring attention. The guidance also warns against assuming that the usual time difference with another location will remain unchanged throughout the year…