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. S9 Y( V. K8 z8 R K
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"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", 0 j6 |( `' X# l3 ^* v
- s2 R" C# z; P" ?5 ]4 W9 e1 t7 e"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage." 8 z3 J7 m/ Y' ~4 c' J# O 3 x, K! n2 t8 C- K5 R6 U' F
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Mr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener.) v( K+ V9 R1 T0 [
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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.