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. 8 R$ [( \0 [( S5 P: v) R [- [ ( A: M/ r* N8 N. q0 ~"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", ( o: z5 a5 u0 r! N! H6 n
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Mr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener. 2 W* t: z' d! R+ q$ D 3 r/ _- K1 F+ D9 ?& P. j# p" ahe 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.