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. 5 Y+ F# A( {1 b+ ]; O5 K 4 [. C4 m" Q3 I9 I3 W) e4 s+ n9 @"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", 9 {/ W) |3 s) X( e% m/ q8 p6 r
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"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage."3 I) m' V3 B4 L6 X& s
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Mr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener.. @) p) ?* @! t
" v2 R/ {6 c( z( e) F. \/ @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.