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. ) [7 }# O( v' f! W 9 l$ w$ o& R ~9 h- }( z"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", / t2 x3 e8 }6 A
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"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage." ( _* j) k/ Z1 ~1 S: Q# K- [ i t+ @8 l" j $ u& y6 T- ^& p+ G 6 E# Z k+ h0 d. l4 p [- x# dMr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener. 5 R2 L' Y) S2 ?% Q$ F8 u + H) g& x) |# ]1 zhe 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.