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 N+ u9 o: j/ |# g4 i. @7 b- L7 G6 i. \
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"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", 7 |; H/ r1 f6 S7 v2 Q3 p8 d( b6 G6 C" X( D0 n2 ]
"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage.": _4 O% t7 p, B' H8 p& d4 E2 y
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Mr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener.. @8 r/ p2 M6 e3 L
* y7 \& n1 o4 W; `- S; [; Ehe 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.