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.: H h- F% N. z- t; q I% u' _
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"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", - G' o4 y6 |# o0 E" u5 X2 X
m, j0 }9 z& v; V' V- V8 E"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage."# Z% x. L" b7 b& p/ }
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Mr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener.& s5 _& }2 j5 G% Y! b+ r/ }
( v+ _3 K5 E; q" |2 Jhe 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.