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British Columbia Premier Christy Clark calls on feds, Alberta to resolve feud

British Columbia Premier Christy Clark, left, talks with Manitoba Métis Federation leader David Chartrand in Lunenburg, N.S. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. The premiers and aboriginal leaders met as part of the annual Council of the Federation gathering. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

LUNENBURG, N.S. - British Columbia Premier Christy Clark is calling on Ottawa and her counterpart in Alberta to resolve a dispute over her request for royalties from the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.

Clark was in Lunenburg, N.S., today, where she met with other premiers during the annual Council of the Federation meeting to discuss aboriginal issues.

After the meeting, she reiterated her demand that B.C. should receive a larger slice of economic benefits from the project.

Her position has put her at odds with Alberta Premier Alison Redford, who has rejected Clark's position.

Clark says if B.C. doesn't get what she believes is her province's fair share, she will block the project.

Clark says she hasn't yet met with Redford at the premiers' meeting, but she expects to discuss the matter with her later in the week.

News from © The Canadian Press, 2012
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