Former city councillor launches bid amid looming federal byelection
A well-known local figure, Joshua Wall, has announced he is seeking the Conservative Party nomination for the federal seat covering Brantford, Brant and Six Nations, setting up a contest ahead of a byelection expected between November 2026 and April 2027.
Wall—described in local reports as a prominent community booster and former city councillor—made the announcement online this week. The move comes after current MP Larry Brock said he will step down on Sept. 18, triggering a byelection to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons.
Local profile: council experience and community advocacy
Wall served on Brantford city council from 2018 to 2022, where he was a member of several committees and boards. He is widely known in the city for his enthusiastic promotion of Brantford and the surrounding area through social media and community events.
- Former Brantford city councillor (2018–2022)
- Active community booster and online promoter of Brantford
- Raised personal experience of homelessness and credited St. Leonard's Society with helping him turn his life around
Wall told supporters he is ‘‘a proud Conservative, a proud father and a proud community member,’’ and said the community needs representation that will hold Ottawa accountable for its decisions.
"I love this community and haven’t stopped being an ambassador for it since the first time I was elected," Wall said in his announcement.
What this means for the local nomination and byelection timeline
The local Conservative nomination now includes at least two prominent figures, with Wall described in reports as the second well-known community leader to enter the contest. With MP Larry Brock's departure set for Sept. 18, party nomination processes and the federal timetable will determine a final byelection date within the window Ottawa has outlined.
| Event | Date / Window |
|---|---|
| MP Larry Brock steps down | Sept. 18 |
| Expected federal byelection | Nov. 2026 – Apr. 2027 |
Local implications and the road ahead
Wall’s candidacy signals that local party members will have a competitive nomination to consider. For Brantford residents, the nomination contest and subsequent byelection will shape who represents the city, Brant and Six Nations in Ottawa for the remainder of the parliamentary term.
Wall has publicly framed his campaign in personal terms, highlighting both his local roots and life experience. Reporting on his announcement noted he is a married 40-year-old father of two who faced homelessness as a teen and credits the St. Leonard’s Society with helping put him on a positive path.
As the Conservative nomination race unfolds, party members in the riding will weigh Wall’s municipal experience and community profile against other contenders. The party’s internal schedule and Elections Canada’s formal timetable will determine when voters in Brantford will go to the polls to elect a new member of Parliament.
Further updates on nomination contenders, campaign platforms and the official byelection date are expected as parties finalise their candidate selections and federal authorities set the timeline.
