Linus Joseph "Len" Arsenault (March 24, 1934 – February 21, 1999) was a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Cape Breton North in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1981. He was a member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party.[1]
Len J. Arsenault | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Cape Breton North | |
| In office 1978–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Tom McKeough |
| Succeeded by | Brian Young |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1934 New Waterford, Nova Scotia |
| Died | February 21, 1999 (aged 64) Glace Bay, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Nova Scotia New Democratic Party |
| Occupation | teacher |
Biography
editArsenault was born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia. He attended St. Francis Xavier University and was a teacher in Alberta and Nova Scotia.[2] In 1980, Arsenault was a candidate for the leadership of the NDP, finishing second to Alexa McDonough.[3] Arsenault died on February 21, 1999.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Electoral History for Cape Breton North" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
- ^ Obituary: ARSENAULT, Linus Joseph (Len), The Halifax Chronicle-Herald, February 24, 1999
- ^ "Woman elected to lead NDP in Nova Scotia". The Globe and Mail. November 17, 1980.
- ^ "Former MLA killed in crash: Arsenault once sought leadership of Nova Scotia NDP". The Chronicle Herald. February 23, 1999.