 MacLeod worked a registered nurse in the Toronto area during the mid-1990s.He campaigned for the House of Commons of Canada in the 1993 federal election as a candidate of the environment-based Green Party, arguing that a renewed government investment in environmental concerns would result the creation of in 20,000 to 50,000 new jobs("Toronto Star", 22 October 1993).He received 276 votes (0.70%), finishing sixth against Liberal incumbent Tom Wappel.