NEPEAN, ON – Tyler Watt, a registered nurse and community advocate, has been officially nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate for Nepean.
“Tyler sees everyday the damage Ford’s cuts have wreaked on our health care system—and the impacts on patients. He’s been a strong advocate for public health care and someone who has stood up time and time again to Doug Ford’s attacks on health care professionals, teachers, and families with children with autism.
“The people of Nepean deserve an MPP that brings their voice to the government, not the other way around. I know Tyler will be that passionate voice and I’m thrilled to have him as part of our Ontario Liberal team.”
— Bonnie Crombie, Leader of Ontario’s Liberals
“As a nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how our health care system has deteriorated under a Conservative government. Wait times are up, health care professionals are struggling, and 2.5 million Ontarians are without a family doctor. This government has been asleep at wheel as things go from bad to worse.
“Nepean deserves a representative who fights for them, not someone who picks fights with anyone who has a different opinion. I’m proud to be part of the Ontario Liberal team under our leader Bonnie Crombie, fighting for a fairer, more prosperous future for all Ontarians.”
— Tyler Watt, Ontario Liberal Candidate for Nepean
Tyler Watt is a Registered Nurse at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, who was born and raised in Nepean.
He grew up in Barrhaven with his parents, Randy and Debbie, and his younger brother Brandon. His father is a small business owner and his mother is a Registered Nurse.
Tyler became involved in politics while he was studying as a student nurse. He saw the harmful decisions that the Ford Conservative government was making, which impacted his patients and his community. He began speaking out about the cuts to our health care and educations systems and joined the fight alongside advocacy groups such as nurses, education workers, and the Ontario Autism Coalition.
In 2022, Tyler was the Ontario Liberal party candidate for Nepean.
Tyler understands the challenges our province is facing and has spoken with thousands of neighbours who call Nepean home, about the issues that matter most to them. He believes that being an elected official in this province is an important responsibility and privilege.