- Born
- 1951
- Political Experience
- Canadian politician
Based on publicly available information — may contain inaccuracies
Business & Financial Interests
Before her appointment to the Senate, Elizabeth Marshall had a long career as a public servant in Newfoundland and Labrador. She is a chartered accountant and served as the province's Auditor General for a decade, from 1992 to 2002. Following that role, she was elected to the provincial legislature and held senior cabinet positions. Her professional background is primarily in public finance, auditing, and government administration. Public disclosures from the Senate Ethics Officer list standard investments in publicly traded securities and mutual funds, but do not indicate any controlling interests in private companies or board memberships outside of her official duties.
Key Relationships & Connections
Senator Marshall was appointed to the Senate in 2010 on the advice of then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Prior to her Senate career, she was a key member of the Progressive Conservative government in Newfoundland and Labrador under Premier Danny Williams, serving as his Minister of Health and Community Services. As a long-serving Conservative senator, she has worked closely with various leaders of the Conservative Party in the Senate, including serving in leadership roles such as Opposition Whip.
Public Controversies
Senator Marshall was one of 30 senators whose expenses were flagged in a comprehensive 2015 report by Canada's Auditor General, Michael Ferguson. The audit questioned approximately $1,347 in travel and living expense claims made by the senator. According to media reports at the time, Senator Marshall publicly disagreed with the auditor's findings and the interpretation of the rules. Despite her disagreement, she reportedly repaid the full amount identified in the audit. The issue was part of a much larger political scandal involving Senate expenses that dominated Canadian news and led to significant reforms.