Yes Jim,
Elizabeth's family has lived in Margaree for many years and they have been very active in the community. However their concerns for the environment has often been in conflict with people who make their living from the forest and the sea. During the spruce budworm outbreak years ago Elizabeth headed the anti pesticide spray group. Locals who feared for their living never really forgave her, although history has proven her to have been right. That is why she could not run in her Cape Breton home riding and have any hope of winning election.