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 c( u8 \: ^- v8 E' _7 U7 l
/ k. M' K0 [- K"The oil sands are an integral part of the future of Canada", " E) b9 G" ^6 i& }0 y
/ C) k2 { v/ O: o* d"No other country in the word would toss away this advantage." - L- D5 h& T G9 y; U V8 m7 U6 j* z$ H7 T9 W0 `2 Q
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Mr. Ignatieff warned, however, that the controversial megaprojects that have sprung from the oilsands must become greener.4 @0 i( C; g$ d7 Z- n1 e( X7 ?! t, \
3 a x3 S S M7 f! A" {& \& {! ohe 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.