René Arseneault

René Arseneault MP is a Canadian politician who was elected to represent the riding of Madawaska—Restigouche in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election, and was re-elected in the 2019 federal election.[2]

René Arseneault

MP
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Madawaska—Restigouche
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded byBernard Valcourt
Personal details
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Michèle Pelletier
ResidenceCharlo, New Brunswick[1]
ProfessionAttorney

Background

Arseneault earned an undergraduate degree in economics and political science, followed by a law degree from the Université de Moncton. He established a law practice with his wife Michèle Pelletier in 1996.[3]

Political life

Arsenault was elected as a Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche in the 2015 federal election.

He broke ranks from a majority of his fellow Liberals when he voted against a Conservative Party motion condemning the BDS movement.[4]

Arsenault was named Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Official Languages) on December 12, 2019.[5]

Electoral record
2019 Canadian federal election: Madawaska—Restigouche
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalRené Arseneault17,33150.28-5.42
ConservativeNelson Fox9,80128.43+11.95
GreenLouis Bérubé5,12514.87+12.97
New DemocraticChad Betteridge2,2126.42-19.50
Total valid votes/Expense limit 34.46998.13
Total rejected ballots 6571.87+0.95
Turnout 35,12669.38-4.59
Eligible voters 50,631
Liberal hold Swing -8.68
Source: Elections Canada[6]
2015 Canadian federal election: Madawaska—Restigouche
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalRené Arseneault20,77855.7+20.91–
New DemocraticRosaire L'Italien9,67025.92+6.58–
ConservativeBernard Valcourt6,15116.49-23.99–
GreenFrançoise Aubin7071.9+0.1–
Total valid votes/Expense limit 37,306100.0   $198,575.82
Total rejected ballots 348––
Turnout 37,65474.64–
Eligible voters 50,442
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +22.45
Source: Elections Canada[7][8]

References
  1. "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  2. Rene Arseneault wins Liberalsa seat in Madawaska-Restigouche, Global News, October 19, 2015.
  3. René Arseneault Biography, Liberal.ca.
  4. BOISVERT, JEAN-FRANÇOIS. "René Arseneault assume pleinement son vote". Acadie Nouvelle. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  5. ROLES - RENÉ ARSENEAULT
  6. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  7. Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Madawaska—Restigouche, 30 September 2015
  8. "Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates". Archived from the original on 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
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