Guy Arseneault
- Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Guy Arseneault was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as the MLA for Campbellton-Dalhousie in the 2018 and 2020 general elections. During his tenure, he was appointed Opposition House Leader and served as the Opposition Critic for several key portfolios, including Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Natural Resources and the Regional Development Corporation.
In October 2024, Mr. Arseneault was elected as the MLA for Restigouche-East. He was subsequently appointed Deputy Speaker and currently serves as Chair of the Committee of the Whole. He is a Member of the following legislative committees: Law Amendments, Legislative Administration, Private Bills, Procedure, Privileges and Legislative Officers (Vice-Chair) and Social Policy.
Mr. Arseneault first entered federal politics in 1988 when he was elected Member of Parliament for Restigouche-Chaleur, a position he held for nine years. During his time in Ottawa, he served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Canadian Heritage. Following his parliamentary career, he spent five years as Deputy Commissioner with the Canada Pension Plan Review Tribunals.
A graduate of Dalhousie Regional High School and St. Thomas University, Mr. Arseneault has a strong record of leadership at the school, community, provincial, and national levels. A longtime educator, he worked as a teacher and principal and was actively involved in coaching hockey. His dedication to public service extended beyond education, as he served eight years as a municipal councillor and held leadership roles in regional development, including as Vice-President and Director of the Charlo Airport Commission and chair of the Dalhousie Regional Transportation Commission.
In the education sector, Mr. Arseneault played a significant leadership role within the New Brunswick Teachers’ Association (NBTA). He served on its Board of Directors for five years, including four years on the Executive Committee. He was Vice-President of the NBTA from 2013-2015 and President from 2015-2017.
Mr. Arseneault is married to Cynthia (Pilon) Arseneault. They have two children: Stephanie married to James Loree and Christopher.
Constituency Office
| Mainline Phone | 506 684-2600 |
| Address |
410 William street, Unit 13 Dalhousie E8C 2X4 |
| Hours of Operation | Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |