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." N5 U1 H( p6 I! M0 T7 R
5 W. h E4 N; ]4 {( R"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", 0 M1 v3 [+ o$ n6 z* j! x . Q/ Q1 J: g; x3 L g"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage." ( t4 M/ T p" Q( Z5 a8 t, G2 C5 W3 Q% P( F; r9 R
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Mr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener. " ^2 }% |8 A8 G0 L ^" L1 y9 R: u/ ^1 ^5 V. H9 V/ e' S7 X4 \
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.