Many Liberals supported the protection of persons with sensitivities until Chretien was elected Prinme Minister. Then, their support vanished.

Nunziata was helpful until the Liberals got into power. Then, like other supporters, including Sheila Copps, John Manley and David Walker, he remained silent as Health Canada abandoned protections these Liberals had fought for while in opposition, with the result that the people who were to have been protected are being injured or killed, instead.