The U.S. Congress has adopted a plan to extend daylight time by two months each year as part of a sweeping new energy plan.
If U.S. President George W. Bush signs it into law, the plan means Americans would turn their clocks forward one hour on the first weekend of March, instead of April, and "fall back" on the final weekend in November instead of October.
Congress believes the extension would trim energy costs by cutting the need for artificial light in the evenings.
The change, due to take effect this autumn if Bush approves it, could cause headaches for Canadians during March and November, the two months the two countries would be out of sync.
Television and travel schedules could be affected, while the change could also mean implications for business operations between the two countries.
Canadian critics of the adjustment argue children will be walking to school in darkness while drivers may face increased morning black ice, which hasn't melted in the sun.
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