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Ottawa’s decision to send Alberta a $250-million stabilization grant to address the province’s economic crisis is “a good start,” but not enough to offset the effects of the massive collapse of oil prices, the premier said Tuesday.

“When you look at what we’ve lost in terms of the price of oil, it’s unfortunately not enough,” Rachel Notley told reporters at the legislature. “I have already been identifying other issues that we need to have addressed by the federal government.”

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She said the depth and duration of the drop in oil prices “is probably the worst we’ve seen in this province in 22 years.”

Notley said Alberta needs Ottawa to take “quick action” on key issues such as unemployment insurance, infrastructure funding and pipeline access to new markets to help the province through tough financial times.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced Tuesday the federal government will provide Alberta with an advance fiscal stabilization payment of approximately $251.4 million, as part of ongoing support to assist provinces in the provision of programs and services.