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 D4 w0 n4 @& W# n0 ^& @% B: y7 |1 a
1 A+ i2 }9 E0 k1 n"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", * o8 x& b0 A: p: T. ?
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"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage."0 s9 E/ v; a+ K% k; y5 y- q
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Mr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener.9 Q* d& b% L3 U5 O
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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.