Jeanette Arsenault
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Jeanette Arsenault is a Canadian singer-songwriter, mentor, and former government staffer, recognized for her patriotic anthem This Is My Canada / Mon cher Canada and performances at national and international events, including the Salt Lake City and Athens Olympic Games and the Pan American Games Torch Relay. She has been active in community arts and mentoring through her initiative JAMS Canada.
Early Life and Background
Arsenault was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and is of Acadian descent, with family roots in Prince Edward Island. She began performing music at a young age while working in federal government roles in Ottawa, including with Members of Parliament and Cabinet Ministers.
Music Career
Arsenault released her debut album in 1994 and has since recorded multiple albums featuring themes of Canadian pride, Acadian identity, and personal resilience. Her most recognized song, This Is My Canada / Mon cher Canada, was written in 1992 in response to the Charlottetown Accord Referendum and performed that year for Queen Elizabeth II.[1] A new version released in 2017 for Canada 150 has garnered over 530,000 views on YouTube.[2]
In 2014, she toured across Western Canada as a VIA Rail Artist on Board.[3] In 2016, she created and hosted the series This Is My Canada Presents to spotlight Canadian musicians.
Olympic and Torch Relay Performances
Arsenault represented Canadian music at major international sporting events:
- 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics (performance for the Canadian Olympic Team)
- 2004 Athens Summer Olympics (performance for the Canadian Olympic Team)
- 2009 Vancouver Olympic Torch Relay (her song was performed by a local choir in Picton, Ontario)
- 2015 Pan American Games Torch Relay[4]
Mentorship and JAMS Canada
In 2020, Arsenault launched JAMS Canada (Jeanette Arsenault Mentoring Services), a platform to support emerging artists in creative development, business strategy, and promotion.[5]
Recognition and Legacy
Arsenault’s contributions to music and community have been widely recognized:
- Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)[6]
- Canada 150 Commemorative Coin (2017)
- Citizen of the Year – Prince Edward County (2002)
- Leading Women, Building Communities Award – Ontario Ministry (2010)
- Women in Business of the Year (2009)
- Honorary Lifetime Member – Business and Professional Women Canada (2012)
- Multiple Readers’ Choice Awards as Entertainer of the Year (2006–2012)
Her music has been featured in schools and patriotic events across Canada, and she has been profiled by:
- Umbrella Magazine – Quinte Arts Council
- Belleville Intelligencer
- Radio-Canada – La Mouvée Interview
- SaltWire PEI Feature
- La Voix Acadienne – Feature, 2025
In 2024, she was appointed Coordinator for Canada Day and the Belleville Waterfront Multicultural Festival.
Personal Life
Following the passing of her daughter in 2018, Arsenault took a break from public performances, resuming her work in 2023 with renewed focus on legacy, community, and connection through music.[7]
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External links
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