Len J. Arsenault

Len J. Arsenault
MLA for Cape Breton North
In office 1978–1981
Preceded by	Tom McKeough
Succeeded by	Brian Young
Personal details
Born	(1934-03-24)March 24, 1934 New Waterford, Nova Scotia
Died	February 21, 1999(1999-02-21) (aged 64) Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
Political party	Nova Scotia New Democratic Party
Occupation	teacher

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]

Biography

Arsenault 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

1. "Electoral History for Cape Breton North" (PDF). Nova Scotia Legislative Library. Retrieved 2018-04-06.
2. Obituary: ARSENAULT, Linus Joseph (Len), The Halifax Chronicle-Herald, February 24, 1999
3. "Woman elected to lead NDP in Nova Scotia". The Globe and Mail. November 17, 1980.
4. "Former MLA killed in crash: Arsenault once sought leadership of Nova Scotia NDP". The Chronicle Herald. February 23, 1999.