René Arseneault

René Arseneault
MP
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Madawaska—Restigouche
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by Bernard Valcourt
Personal details
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s) Michèle Pelletier
Children Dominik Pelletier-Arseneault
Cloé Pelletier-Arseneault
Olivier Pelletier-Arseneault
Profession Attorney

René Arseneault 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.[1]

Arseneault earned an undergraduate degree in economics and political science, followed by a law degree, from the Université de Moncton. He practised law alongside his wife Michèle Pelletier beginning in 1996.[2]

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.[3]

Electoral record

Canadian federal election, 2015: Madawaska—Restigouche
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalRené Arseneault 20,778 55.7 +20.91 –
New DemocraticRosaire L'Italien 9,670 25.92 +6.58 –
ConservativeBernard Valcourt 6,151 16.49 -23.99 –
GreenFrançoise Aubin 707 1.9 +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[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Rene Arseneault wins Liberalsa seat in Madawaska-Restigouche, Global News, October 19, 2015.
  2. ↑ René Arseneault Biography, Liberal.ca.
  3. ↑ BOISVERT, JEAN-FRANÇOIS. "René Arseneault assume pleinement son vote". Acadie Nouvelle. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  4. ↑ Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Madawaska—Restigouche, 30 September 2015
  5. ↑ Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates
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