René Arseneault (born July 1, 1966) is a

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politician who was elected to represent the riding of

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in the

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in the 2015 federal election, and was re-elected in the 2019 federal election.

Background

Arseneault earned an undergraduate degree in economics and political science, followed by a law degree from the

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. He established a law practice with his wife Michèle Pelletier in 1996.

Political life

Arsenault was elected as a Member of Parliament for

in the 2015 federal election. He broke ranks from a majority of his fellow Liberals when he voted against a

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motion condemning the

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. 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.ROLES - RENÉ ARSENEAULT
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Electoral record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Arseneault, Rene Living people Members of the House of Commons of Canada from New Brunswick Liberal Party of Canada MPs Université de Moncton alumni Lawyers in New Brunswick Université de Moncton École de droit alumni 21st-century Canadian politicians People from Restigouche County, New Brunswick 1966 births