In the speech Michael Ignatieff says supporting the oil sands is a question of national unity and no country in the world would ignore such a valuable resource.- d( [! O8 e; c: o) f
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"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage.". A: ?- I+ o3 D' h7 c
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Mr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener. M& O) s) R: O3 \ 6 r+ e z$ M& |2 bhe called for Canada to work with oil sands producers and the United States to create a common system to cap greenhouse gas emissions and trade carbon credits.