Quebec probing time change drop without Ontarios help [Video]

Spring forward, fall back or no flipping at all? Quebec is mulling what to do with time change.

Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette announced a public consultation Tuesday, saying people can weigh in with their opinions online on the possibility of abolishing the twice-yearly changing of the clocks.

“We want to hear from you on the question of time change in Quebec,” Jolin-Barrette told reporters at the provincial legislature in Quebec City.

The province also hopes to hear how Quebecers from all walks of life currently deal with the twice-annual ritual, according to Jolin-Barrette. He noted the time change has a number of negative health effects, especially on children and teenagers.

The majority of Canadian provinces abide by the seasonal change, but Yukon and most of Saskatchewan keep their clocks the same year-round.

Quebec Premier François Legault had previously suggestedhe wasn’t opposed to the idea of scrapping it, but that it wasn’t a priority. Meanwhile, Ontario officials …