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. Z+ ~& x6 Z. j! f5 {) X4 \
# S# M# |( M4 q# i& L' F' ?"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", ; l @8 U0 c/ h( A }. `- N - Y- v$ _4 u) A" b0 u8 c"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage." ! Y5 S& A+ b" w" E0 }# P8 Q; `' _5 L' h' Q/ r8 u
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Mr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener.! e/ v B5 Q' ]7 F3 E. |
* n. K5 b1 ~1 _4 E+ khe 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.