Conservative MP Larry Brock announced Thursday night he will be stepping down as a member of Parliament next month. “When I first thought about my time in political public service, my plan was to keep representing the hardworking people of Brantford-Brant South for years to come,” Brock said in a post on X. “Following careful consideration, I’ve decided to step down as a member of Parliament.” Brock, a prominent law-and-order advocate, said he will officially resign his seat on Sept. 18 and return to his former position with the Brantford Crown attorney’s office. In a statement on X, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre thanked Brock “for fighting to end Liberal bail, to lock up criminals, to restore safe streets and to support victims.” Brock, whose resignation will trigger a byelection in the Ontario riding, will become the seventh MP to leave the Conservative caucus since the 2025 federal election. Chris d’Entremont, Michael Ma, Matt Jeneroux and Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor to join the Liberals, while Cathy Wagantall said she would resign at the end of August. Richard Martel was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Mark Carney in July. Brock was first elected in 2021, defeating Liberal candidate Joy O’Donnell to capture the riding for the Conservatives. He was re-elected in 2025 with an increased share of the vote and has since become one of the party’s most outspoken voices on criminal justice issues. This is a breaking story. More to come…
