Fact check: Ontario nurses have seen more wage increases since 2009 than Ontario mpps

1. Summary of the results

The original statement claiming that Ontario nurses have seen more wage increases since 2009 than MPPs is inaccurate. Here's why:

• MPPs have received a 35% increase in 2025, jumping from $116,550 to $157,250, after being frozen since 2009 ^{[1] [2]}
• Nurses are receiving an 11-16% increase over two years, breaking down as:
• 8.5% in 2024 and 3% in 2025 for nursing home nurses ^[3]
• Potential total increases averaging 16% when including additional arbitration decisions ^[4]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement oversimplifies a complex situation:

• MPPs had their salaries frozen for 16 years (2009-2025) ^[1]
• The nurses' wage increase was deemed "long overdue and meaningful" due to:
• A significant staffing crisis ^[5]
• High inflation rates ^[5]
• Wages falling behind over the past decade ^[6]
• The recent increase for nurses represents approximately $5-7 per hour ^[6]
• The MPP increase was designed to bring salaries closer to federal MP levels ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement appears to be attempting to create controversy by comparing two different situations without proper context. Several stakeholders benefit from different interpretations:

• The Ontario Nurses' Association benefits from highlighting the "first step" nature of these increases, suggesting more are needed ^[7]
• Government opposition could benefit from portraying MPP raises as excessive
• The government benefits from emphasizing that:
• MPPs hadn't received raises for 16 years ^[1]
• The increase brings salaries in line with federal counterparts ^[2]

The statement also ignores that nurses' previous wages were restricted by Bill 124 ^[5], making any comparison of raw percentage increases potentially misleading without this crucial context.