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.[1]

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
ProfessionAttorney

Background

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
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[4]
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[5][6]

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. "List of confirmed candidates". Elections Canada. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  5. Elections Canada – Confirmed candidates for Madawaska—Restigouche, 30 September 2015
  6. "Elections Canada – Preliminary Election Expenses Limits for Candidates". Archived from the original on 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
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