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.' q0 w f5 K( E3 V# e2 e
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"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", / z$ m' |" @$ g2 ]* Z) c
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"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage."# T. B# ?+ J8 s3 ]
# O. v! O/ Y% d% l: v. W: g ; g1 F. [$ N& F: w8 w' m- c8 j - v7 ?" W P% Q LMr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener. ; c {. E1 o/ o) r* Y2 ~* X! C: P' {0 Z! N3 V; S
he 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.