Tyler Watt (born September 21, 1990) is a Canadian politician who was elected as a member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in the 2025 Ontario general election."Ontario Election 2025: Liberal Tyler Watt takes Nepean". Ottawa Citizen, February 27, 2025. He represents the electoral district of Nepean as a member of the Ontario Liberal Party.
Watt, a registered nurse, is openly gay.Aaron D'Andrea, "Blood donation ban on men who have sex with men can end: Health Canada". Global News, April 28, 2022. He previously ran in the same district in the 2022 Ontario general election, losing narrowly to Lisa MacLeod,James Bagnall, "Ontario election 2022: PC Lisa MacLeod secures win in Nepean". Ottawa Citizen, June 3, 2022. before winning the seat in 2025 after MacLeod retired from the legislature.
Personal life Tyler grew up in Barrhaven, Nepean. Tyler attended John McCrae Secondary School Tyler Watt, "Today I had the opportunity to participate in a guest panel for civics classes along with Councillor @davidhillbarrhaven and @ryanswellfoundation at John McRae Secondary School. Grateful to have had such thoughtful questions from the students and the chance to see some of my past teachers! #onpoli #onted". Tyler Watt, February 28, 2025. before pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Trent University,JTrent University, "Trent Alumni Shine in Ontario Election". Trent University, February 28, 2025. and then his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at St. Lawrence College in Kingston.Darryn Davis, "Kingston college students protest free-tuition program cuts". Global News, February 5, 2019.
Electoral record
Watt is the current Liberal Party critic for Training, Colleges & University, Long Term Care.
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