Canada and the First World War

Letter from Mrs. C.W. Pocock - If some things never change, when did they begin? - Did you know that...

Letter from Mrs. C.W. Pocock to Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister, 12 April 1918
This letter highlights the popularity that Daylight Savings Time had in the cities and towns of the Dominion. Before the 1918 Dominion legislation, the addition of one hour to Standard Time had been at the discretion of the provinces and their respective municipalities causing much confusion amongst the public.

Library and Archives Canada
RG 13, series A-2, vol. 222, file 1918-884

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