Mr. Speaker, we have already taken steps to do that. I sent a note to the Nigerian government.
The hon. member knows these are very delicate situations and we do not wish to encourage any act that would precipitate an act of violence in connection with a hostage taking.
We are not doing nothing. We have entered into contact with the Nigerian authorities. We are encouraging the president to speak to the company in question. We absolutely wish that the Nigerian authorities, who have in the past been able to resolve these issues without conflict, continue that path and not resort to acts that would endanger the lives of the hostages.