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 }( I. M7 `5 Z- P+ Z" g- U8 W" G3 f" C d$ h+ _+ H9 J% ~
"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", . g/ o- K) W6 p- }+ E1 R2 K4 r& g8 j9 ]; C0 p
"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage."; {* O# E4 G4 G
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Mr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener.) j: V) S7 w$ m
: Z: Z- c; x) L0 e; W+ v) K2 she 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.