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. 1 A) k; u5 F0 B7 |7 K# e+ J) I+ S% ~& A
"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", 3 \+ H$ t$ D' G
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"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage."* r9 y; g0 ]" \: e
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Mr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener. 0 H x+ B+ o" I* z - m O/ `7 R1 F) v+ 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.