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. 6 B% x: S; j+ S+ e4 y% ]. b5 D( Z6 w6 \" U9 Q) U
"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", 4 F) o6 U6 A4 d7 |
7 n; D z5 E1 B"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage."# ?. u; P. X" b5 m8 a3 ?2 y
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2 Q) G ]! W. d" ~7 ]5 QMr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener.. H4 }! ~7 _" B' I" E4 Q+ t, k
9 [: n- ^1 n# _% l6 She 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.