Ethel M. Cochrane (born September 23, 1937) is a former Canadian Senator having represented the province of Newfoundland and Labrador from 1986 until 2012.
A teacher by training, Cochrane worked as an educator in her native Newfoundland culminating in her period as a school principal.
An advocate for education and literacy, she was appointed to the Senate by Governor General Jeanne Sauvé, on the recommendation of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, in November 1986.
Cochrane is the first female senator to represent Newfoundland and Labrador.
She is a past member of the Girl Guides of Canada.