Ontario Conservative MP Larry Brock set to resign in September
Conservative MP Larry Brock has announced his resignation from the Canadian Parliament, effective September 18, to return to a legal role in the justice system. His departure adds to the challenges facing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre amid internal party pressure.
Why it matters
The resignation of a sitting MP reflects ongoing instability within the Conservative caucus during a period of political difficulty for the party leadership.
Originally elected in 2021, Larry Brock will be the seventh MP to leave the Conservative caucus since the last federal election. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
Conservative Larry Brock is resigning as the MP for the Ontario riding of Brantford-Brant South-Six Nations and returning to work in the justice system.
Mr. Brock confirmed his decision to leave elected politics in a statement posted to social media late Thursday night.
His departure had been reported by The Globe and Mail earlier Thursday, citing sources.
Mr. Brock, who was first elected in 2021, had been the Conservatives’ justice critic until June.
He said in his statement that he had accepted a role with the Brantford Crown Attorney’s office.
“My commitment to community safety hasn’t wavered one bit and getting back into the courtroom means I can keep being tough on crime, making sure real justice happens here at home,” he said.
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