Mr. Speaker, today I stand to provide an update on the situation of Canadian citizen and Pussy Riot member Pyotr Verzilov, who has left Russia and is currently being treated in Berlin.
I am sure I join many other members of the House in saying that we are concerned by Mr. Verzilov's situation. I would like to assure all Canadians that our government is following this case very closely.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs is seized with this case and has contacted Mr. Verzilov's family directly to pass on our wishes for a speedy recovery of Mr. Verzilov and to assure them that the Government of Canada is ready to provide assistance to him and his family. Our sincere thoughts are with Mr. Verzilov's family and friends at this difficult time.