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.8 Z7 T1 M; Y: l6 v" l1 I% d
$ R3 k: U* a' |7 B6 l/ U"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", 3 y) N) ]. w- [ i @ 2 Q; k3 ^0 K/ o"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage." 5 d2 A/ X2 i, l% Z" A: s8 W7 | : M5 F. G4 X% F: Y
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- l3 u$ N9 \1 n3 t4 x+ EMr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener. * Q; s) r( A& r$ J ; x- g4 k+ o% c( fhe 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.