Elizabeth Marshall was born on September 7,1951 and is a Canadian politician and member of the Senate.
12 Facts About Elizabeth Marshall
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Elizabeth Marshall was born in Stephenville Crossing, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Elizabeth Marshall received her early education in St Lawrence, Corner Brook, and Grand Falls-Windsor.
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Elizabeth Marshall became a chartered accountant in 1979, and spent a number of years working in the provincial public service.
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Elizabeth Marshall is a former Deputy Minister of Social Services and Deputy Minister of Works, Services, and Transportation.
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Elizabeth Marshall spent a decade as Newfoundland and Labrador's Auditor General, from 1992 to 2002.
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Elizabeth Marshall is married to businessperson Stan Marshall, the President and CEO of Nalcor Energy since April 2016, and they reside in Conception Bay South.
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In March 2003, Elizabeth Marshall became the Progressive Conservative candidate in the district of Topsail, when she easily defeated Gerald Spracklin in a nomination battle.
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Elizabeth Marshall stated that Williams had made decisions regarding her portfolio without consulting her, with the most recent example being a decision to provide more money to end a VON strike in Corner Brook.
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Elizabeth Marshall continued to sit as a member of the House of Assembly in the PC caucus, and stated that she agreed with the direction of the government.
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In January 2007, Elizabeth Marshall stated that she planned on seeking re-election as the MHA for Topsail in that year's election and said she enjoyed her work outside of cabinet.
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Elizabeth Marshall dismissed rumours that she planned on seeking the Conservative Party of Canada nomination in the riding of St John's East, although she admitted to being approached about running in the previous federal election.