Tyler Watt
@tylerwatt.bsky.social
MPP/Député #Nepean • Registered Nurse • Born, raised, and proud resident of Nepean • Ontario Liberal • For urgent matters: tylerwatt.mpp.co@ola.org #onpoli
Doug Ford’s Conservatives are taking an extended break from Queen’s Park until March 23.
People are struggling, ERs are packed, basic needs aren’t being met – and this government’s response is to ram through a bunch of harmful bills and then clock out. It’s undemocratic. #onpoli
People are struggling, ERs are packed, basic needs aren’t being met – and this government’s response is to ram through a bunch of harmful bills and then clock out. It’s undemocratic. #onpoli
December 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Doug Ford’s Conservatives are taking an extended break from Queen’s Park until March 23.
People are struggling, ERs are packed, basic needs aren’t being met – and this government’s response is to ram through a bunch of harmful bills and then clock out. It’s undemocratic. #onpoli
People are struggling, ERs are packed, basic needs aren’t being met – and this government’s response is to ram through a bunch of harmful bills and then clock out. It’s undemocratic. #onpoli
One year without you, Dad. ALS stole you far too soon, leaving an ache that hasn’t softened. But even in the heaviness, I know this grief is worth it - because of the love and memories that still light my life. I miss you every single day. 💜
December 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
One year without you, Dad. ALS stole you far too soon, leaving an ache that hasn’t softened. But even in the heaviness, I know this grief is worth it - because of the love and memories that still light my life. I miss you every single day. 💜
The Health Minister says health workers are “cheering them on” and that laying off nurses is “appropriate.”
The Premier said he saved the health system.
I reminded them that an ER doctor, a nurse, and former hospital CEO are right here in my caucus, and none of us are cheering. #onpoli
The Premier said he saved the health system.
I reminded them that an ER doctor, a nurse, and former hospital CEO are right here in my caucus, and none of us are cheering. #onpoli
December 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The Health Minister says health workers are “cheering them on” and that laying off nurses is “appropriate.”
The Premier said he saved the health system.
I reminded them that an ER doctor, a nurse, and former hospital CEO are right here in my caucus, and none of us are cheering. #onpoli
The Premier said he saved the health system.
I reminded them that an ER doctor, a nurse, and former hospital CEO are right here in my caucus, and none of us are cheering. #onpoli
Ontario’s Conservatives are misleading you about Bill 46 and what it means for loyalty points.
With one quiet regulatory change, the Ford govt could let corporations make your points expire. I wouldn’t trust this govt to run a lemonade stand, let alone protect consumers. #onpoli
With one quiet regulatory change, the Ford govt could let corporations make your points expire. I wouldn’t trust this govt to run a lemonade stand, let alone protect consumers. #onpoli
December 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Ontario’s Conservatives are misleading you about Bill 46 and what it means for loyalty points.
With one quiet regulatory change, the Ford govt could let corporations make your points expire. I wouldn’t trust this govt to run a lemonade stand, let alone protect consumers. #onpoli
With one quiet regulatory change, the Ford govt could let corporations make your points expire. I wouldn’t trust this govt to run a lemonade stand, let alone protect consumers. #onpoli
The Health Minister calling nurse layoffs in North Bay “appropriate” is a slap in the face to every frontline worker keeping our system afloat.
Cutting nurses is not fiscal responsibility - it’s a choice that makes care worse & wait times longer. #onpoli
www.nugget.ca/news/local-n...
Cutting nurses is not fiscal responsibility - it’s a choice that makes care worse & wait times longer. #onpoli
www.nugget.ca/news/local-n...
Health minister defends layoffs at North Bay hospital as 'appropriate'
Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones said its necessary for struggling hospitals like North Bay Regional Health Centre to balance budgets.
www.nugget.ca
December 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Health Minister calling nurse layoffs in North Bay “appropriate” is a slap in the face to every frontline worker keeping our system afloat.
Cutting nurses is not fiscal responsibility - it’s a choice that makes care worse & wait times longer. #onpoli
www.nugget.ca/news/local-n...
Cutting nurses is not fiscal responsibility - it’s a choice that makes care worse & wait times longer. #onpoli
www.nugget.ca/news/local-n...
Doug Ford’s government handed $2M from the Skills Development Fund to a company run by his family’s own dentist.
We should be investing in workers based on merit, not connections. This is exactly why trust in this fund has completely collapsed. #onpoli
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
We should be investing in workers based on merit, not connections. This is exactly why trust in this fund has completely collapsed. #onpoli
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
Company given $2M from Skills Development Fund run by Ford family dentist: sources
The company’s CEO also worked closely with the wife of the minister in charge of the grant program at the time
www.thetrillium.ca
November 27, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Doug Ford’s government handed $2M from the Skills Development Fund to a company run by his family’s own dentist.
We should be investing in workers based on merit, not connections. This is exactly why trust in this fund has completely collapsed. #onpoli
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
We should be investing in workers based on merit, not connections. This is exactly why trust in this fund has completely collapsed. #onpoli
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
“MPP Tyler Watt, the Ontario Liberal critic for long-term care who worked as a nurse in long-term care early in the pandemic, echoed that, saying low staffing leads to health issues being missed and long-term care residents being sent to emergency rooms.”
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Internal government data shows which long-term care homes met Ontario's hands-on care targets — and which didn't
As the province has lifted long-term care staffing levels since the pandemic, some companies’ homes have lagged behind, records show
www.thetrillium.ca
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
“MPP Tyler Watt, the Ontario Liberal critic for long-term care who worked as a nurse in long-term care early in the pandemic, echoed that, saying low staffing leads to health issues being missed and long-term care residents being sent to emergency rooms.”
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www.thetrillium.ca/news/health/...
It was really expensive to get beer into corner stores one year early. Had Ontario’s Conservatives just waited one year, this wouldn’t have cost us nearly $2 billion.
$2 billion that could’ve gone to hospitals, schools, and social programs. #onpoli
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$2 billion that could’ve gone to hospitals, schools, and social programs. #onpoli
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Ontario pays out full $225M to Beer Store as end of store closure commitment nears | Globalnews.ca
Ontario struck an agreement with the alcohol retailer to end its retail monopoly in the province early in 2024 so convenience stores could begin selling beer.
globalnews.ca
November 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
It was really expensive to get beer into corner stores one year early. Had Ontario’s Conservatives just waited one year, this wouldn’t have cost us nearly $2 billion.
$2 billion that could’ve gone to hospitals, schools, and social programs. #onpoli
globalnews.ca/news/1153599...
$2 billion that could’ve gone to hospitals, schools, and social programs. #onpoli
globalnews.ca/news/1153599...
I asked Ontario’s Minister of Colleges and Universities whether he or his staff had any influence over millions given to a company that was flagged by a forensic audit and is now before the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch.
His answer? Perplexing. Here’s my response. #onpoli
His answer? Perplexing. Here’s my response. #onpoli
November 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I asked Ontario’s Minister of Colleges and Universities whether he or his staff had any influence over millions given to a company that was flagged by a forensic audit and is now before the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch.
His answer? Perplexing. Here’s my response. #onpoli
His answer? Perplexing. Here’s my response. #onpoli
I’ll be voting against Bill 33, again, today.
Bill 33 is a power-grab that centralizes control, sidelines local voices, and opens the door to political interference from child welfare to K-12 to post-secondary.
Students, families, and educators deserve better. #onpoli #onted
Bill 33 is a power-grab that centralizes control, sidelines local voices, and opens the door to political interference from child welfare to K-12 to post-secondary.
Students, families, and educators deserve better. #onpoli #onted
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacists say they’re pressured by corporate to push this program - and now we learn $81M was billed to Ontarians for it in just 2 years.
This government loves to preach fiscal responsibility. So where’s the accountability? #onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This government loves to preach fiscal responsibility. So where’s the accountability? #onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Shoppers Drug Mart billed $81M for MedsChecks in 2 years when COVID services waned | CBC News
Shoppers Drug Mart billed the Ontario government’s MedsCheck program $81.2 million for medication reviews over a two-year period when some of its current and former pharmacists said they were facing “...
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacists say they’re pressured by corporate to push this program - and now we learn $81M was billed to Ontarians for it in just 2 years.
This government loves to preach fiscal responsibility. So where’s the accountability? #onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This government loves to preach fiscal responsibility. So where’s the accountability? #onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Had the privilege of speaking with Carleton University’s first-ever nursing class about advocacy. Nurses aren’t just caregivers – we’re change-makers. Seeing their passion reminded me why I fight every day for a stronger, more compassionate health care system. The future is bright. 🩺✨ #onpoli
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Had the privilege of speaking with Carleton University’s first-ever nursing class about advocacy. Nurses aren’t just caregivers – we’re change-makers. Seeing their passion reminded me why I fight every day for a stronger, more compassionate health care system. The future is bright. 🩺✨ #onpoli
Nurse Practioners change lives every single day. This week, we honour their skill, leadership, and compassion - and we fight for a healthcare system that supports their work, not one that burns them out.
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week. @npaontario.bsky.social
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week. @npaontario.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Nurse Practioners change lives every single day. This week, we honour their skill, leadership, and compassion - and we fight for a healthcare system that supports their work, not one that burns them out.
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week. @npaontario.bsky.social
Happy Nurse Practitioner Week. @npaontario.bsky.social
This morning, Nepean gathered to remember the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who fought for our freedom.
Thank you to the Bells Corners Royal Canadian Legion 593 and Barrhaven Legion 641 for such heartfelt ceremonies.
Lest we forget. 🇨🇦
Thank you to the Bells Corners Royal Canadian Legion 593 and Barrhaven Legion 641 for such heartfelt ceremonies.
Lest we forget. 🇨🇦
November 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
This morning, Nepean gathered to remember the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who fought for our freedom.
Thank you to the Bells Corners Royal Canadian Legion 593 and Barrhaven Legion 641 for such heartfelt ceremonies.
Lest we forget. 🇨🇦
Thank you to the Bells Corners Royal Canadian Legion 593 and Barrhaven Legion 641 for such heartfelt ceremonies.
Lest we forget. 🇨🇦
This #RemembranceDay, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and thank the brave Canadians who continue to serve today.
May we always honour their courage through our actions and compassion.
#LestWeForget 🇨🇦
May we always honour their courage through our actions and compassion.
#LestWeForget 🇨🇦
November 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
This #RemembranceDay, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and thank the brave Canadians who continue to serve today.
May we always honour their courage through our actions and compassion.
#LestWeForget 🇨🇦
May we always honour their courage through our actions and compassion.
#LestWeForget 🇨🇦
Ontario’s Conservatives have billions sitting in contingency funds, $500M for a parking lot, and billions for a tunnel - but refuse to fund hospitals properly.
Today, Ontario Liberals called for an immediate $1B investment in hospitals to keep ERs open & care accessible. #onpoli
Today, Ontario Liberals called for an immediate $1B investment in hospitals to keep ERs open & care accessible. #onpoli
November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Ontario’s Conservatives have billions sitting in contingency funds, $500M for a parking lot, and billions for a tunnel - but refuse to fund hospitals properly.
Today, Ontario Liberals called for an immediate $1B investment in hospitals to keep ERs open & care accessible. #onpoli
Today, Ontario Liberals called for an immediate $1B investment in hospitals to keep ERs open & care accessible. #onpoli
I toured Pinecrest Queensway’s South Nepean and Main Primary Care Clinics today - and left inspired.
They’re breaking down barriers to care, supporting families, and building a healthier, more equitable #Nepean.
Proud to stand with a team that puts community first. #onpoli
They’re breaking down barriers to care, supporting families, and building a healthier, more equitable #Nepean.
Proud to stand with a team that puts community first. #onpoli
November 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This week, Sikhs here in Nepean and around the world celebrated Gurpurab, marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Thank you to the Ottawa Sikh Society Gurdwara Sahib for the warm welcome, delicious langar and inviting us to join in this special celebration.
Gurpurab diyan mubarakan!
Thank you to the Ottawa Sikh Society Gurdwara Sahib for the warm welcome, delicious langar and inviting us to join in this special celebration.
Gurpurab diyan mubarakan!
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This week, Sikhs here in Nepean and around the world celebrated Gurpurab, marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Thank you to the Ottawa Sikh Society Gurdwara Sahib for the warm welcome, delicious langar and inviting us to join in this special celebration.
Gurpurab diyan mubarakan!
Thank you to the Ottawa Sikh Society Gurdwara Sahib for the warm welcome, delicious langar and inviting us to join in this special celebration.
Gurpurab diyan mubarakan!
I stood alongside my fellow nurses this week at the @ontarionurses.bsky.social vigil - remembering those we’ve lost to workplace, domestic, and gender-based violence.
We owe it to them to make real change, to protect every nurse, and to end this violence once and for all. #onpoli
We owe it to them to make real change, to protect every nurse, and to end this violence once and for all. #onpoli
November 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I stood alongside my fellow nurses this week at the @ontarionurses.bsky.social vigil - remembering those we’ve lost to workplace, domestic, and gender-based violence.
We owe it to them to make real change, to protect every nurse, and to end this violence once and for all. #onpoli
We owe it to them to make real change, to protect every nurse, and to end this violence once and for all. #onpoli
I asked Premier Ford why public colleges and universities are being left behind while private colleges with political connections get millions from the Skills Development Fund.
His Minister ignored my question & stuck to his talking points. Ontarios deserve real answers. #onpoli
His Minister ignored my question & stuck to his talking points. Ontarios deserve real answers. #onpoli
November 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I asked Premier Ford why public colleges and universities are being left behind while private colleges with political connections get millions from the Skills Development Fund.
His Minister ignored my question & stuck to his talking points. Ontarios deserve real answers. #onpoli
His Minister ignored my question & stuck to his talking points. Ontarios deserve real answers. #onpoli
Ontario’s Conservatives spent $2.5 billion on the so-called Skills Development Fund - without tracking what jobs it created, while the Labour Minister’s friends and donors cashed in.
It’s time for a forensic audit. Ontarians deserve answers. #onpoli
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
It’s time for a forensic audit. Ontarians deserve answers. #onpoli
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
Doug Ford’s Skills Development Fund ‘needs a forensic audit,’ MPPs say
Ford says the $2.5 billion fund has led to 100,000 "life changing" jobs for trainees but as the Star revealed this week, Labour Minister David Piccini does not track whether
www.thestar.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Ontario’s Conservatives spent $2.5 billion on the so-called Skills Development Fund - without tracking what jobs it created, while the Labour Minister’s friends and donors cashed in.
It’s time for a forensic audit. Ontarians deserve answers. #onpoli
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
It’s time for a forensic audit. Ontarians deserve answers. #onpoli
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
I asked Ontario’s Health Minister a simple question about nurse retention - and she couldn’t answer.
She only talked about recruitment.
Even after I reminded her, twice, that my question was about retention, she ignored it.
Full video: youtu.be/GZ2C1k3XWfA #onpoli #Nepean
She only talked about recruitment.
Even after I reminded her, twice, that my question was about retention, she ignored it.
Full video: youtu.be/GZ2C1k3XWfA #onpoli #Nepean
MPP Tyler Watt asks Ontario's Health Minister about nurse retention - she refuses to answer
YouTube video by Tyler Watt
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October 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I asked Ontario’s Health Minister a simple question about nurse retention - and she couldn’t answer.
She only talked about recruitment.
Even after I reminded her, twice, that my question was about retention, she ignored it.
Full video: youtu.be/GZ2C1k3XWfA #onpoli #Nepean
She only talked about recruitment.
Even after I reminded her, twice, that my question was about retention, she ignored it.
Full video: youtu.be/GZ2C1k3XWfA #onpoli #Nepean
While our public post-secondary system is crumbling, Ontario's Conservatives are doling out millions to private colleges.
I support the Skills Development program and purpose - but not the way the Minister of Labour is using it to enrich insiders. #onpoli
www.cp24.com/politics/que...
I support the Skills Development program and purpose - but not the way the Minister of Labour is using it to enrich insiders. #onpoli
www.cp24.com/politics/que...
Ontario labour minister’s wife lobbied for advocate of colleges that got millions in grants: records
The wife of Ontario’s labour minister registered to lobby for an advocacy group for career colleges, and two of its members received millions from a government fund overseen by the minister, according...
www.cp24.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
While our public post-secondary system is crumbling, Ontario's Conservatives are doling out millions to private colleges.
I support the Skills Development program and purpose - but not the way the Minister of Labour is using it to enrich insiders. #onpoli
www.cp24.com/politics/que...
I support the Skills Development program and purpose - but not the way the Minister of Labour is using it to enrich insiders. #onpoli
www.cp24.com/politics/que...
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Thank you MPP @tylerwatt.bsky.social for meeting with our advocates to discuss the importance of making #cancer care more affordable and accessible in #Ontario. We appreciate your time and support on this important issue! #onpoli
October 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Thank you MPP @tylerwatt.bsky.social for meeting with our advocates to discuss the importance of making #cancer care more affordable and accessible in #Ontario. We appreciate your time and support on this important issue! #onpoli