Len J. Arsenault

Linus Joseph "Len" Arsenault (March 24, 1934 – February 21, 1999) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Cape Breton North in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1981. He was a member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party.[1]

Len J. Arsenault
MLA for Cape Breton North
In office
1978–1981
Preceded byTom McKeough
Succeeded byBrian Young
Personal details
Born(1934-03-24)March 24, 1934
New Waterford, Nova Scotia
DiedFebruary 21, 1999(1999-02-21) (aged 64)
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
Political partyNova Scotia New Democratic Party
Occupationteacher

Biography

Arsenault was born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia. He attended St. Francis Xavier University and was a teacher in Alberta and Nova Scotia.[2] In 1980, Arsenault was a candidate for the leadership of the NDP, finishing second to Alexa McDonough.[3] Arsenault died on February 21, 1999.[4]

References
  1. "Electoral History for Cape Breton North" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
  2. Obituary: ARSENAULT, Linus Joseph (Len), The Halifax Chronicle-Herald, February 24, 1999
  3. "Woman elected to lead NDP in Nova Scotia". The Globe and Mail. November 17, 1980.
  4. "Former MLA killed in crash: Arsenault once sought leadership of Nova Scotia NDP". The Chronicle Herald. February 23, 1999.
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