René Arseneault

René Arseneault MP (born July 1, 1966) 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 and 2021 federal elections.[2]

René Arseneault
MP
Member of Parliament
for Madawaska—Restigouche
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded byBernard Valcourt
Personal details
Born (1966-07-01) July 1, 1966
Political partyLiberal
SpouseMichèle 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
2021 Canadian federal election: Madawaska—Restigouche
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalRené Arseneault16,85455.22+4.94$38,339.96
ConservativeShawn Beaulieu7,85725.74-2.69$33,053.20
People'sNancy Mercier1,8896.19–$0.00
New DemocraticElizabeth MacDonald1,8596.09-0.33$0.00
FreeLouis Berube1,2774.18–$0.00
GreenRebecca Blaevoet7862.58-12.29$0.00
Total valid votes/Expense limit 30,522100.0–$104,119.82
Total rejected ballots
Turnout 30,52260.74-8.37
Registered voters 50,252
Liberal hold Swing +3.82
Source: Elections Canada[6]
2019 Canadian federal election: Madawaska—Restigouche
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalRené Arseneault17,33150.28-5.42$69,640.81
ConservativeNelson Fox9,80128.43+11.95$41,501.75
GreenLouis Bérubé5,12514.87+12.97$11,518.03
New DemocraticChad Betteridge2,2126.42-19.50$0.00
Total valid votes/expense limit 34.46998.13
Total rejected ballots 6571.87+0.95
Turnout 35,12669.11-4.86
Eligible voters 50,828
Liberal hold Swing -8.68
Source: Elections Canada[7][8]
2015 Canadian federal election: Madawaska—Restigouche
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
LiberalRené Arseneault20,77855.70+20.91$66,315.47
New DemocraticRosaire L'Italien9,67025.92+6.58$92,730.82
ConservativeBernard Valcourt6,15116.49-23.99$101,364.85
GreenFrançoise Aubin7071.90+0.10–
Total valid votes/expense limit 37,30699.08 $199,271.58
Total rejected ballots 3480.92–
Turnout 37,65474.02–
Eligible voters 50,871
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +22.45
Source: Elections Canada[9][10]

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. "Election night results". Elections Canada. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  7. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  8. "Official Voting Results". Elections Canada. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  9. Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Madawaska—Restigouche, 30 September 2015
  10. Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
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