Joseph Staples (1826 – March 21, 1878) was a Canadian political figure.

He represented Victoria North in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1872 to 1874.

[2] He served as reeve for Bexley Township and was warden for Victoria County from 1866 to 1868 and 1870 to 1872.

[2] He defeated the former member, John Morison, to win the federal seat in 1872.

[4] His great-niece Winona Grace MacInnis also served in the House of Commons.