B.C.’s premier laughed at the suggestion she might want to replace Stephen Harper as leader of the federal Conservatives Tuesday.

Christy Clark was asked about the possibility at a press conference she held to congratulate Justin Trudeau on his big election win, and insisted she has no plans to enter the national political arena.

“I have a big job here in British Columbia,” Clark told reporters.

“I welcome those who’ve decided to dedicate their lives to the national stage, but British Columbia needs fighters too and I’m going to make sure I stick around and do that for the people who live here.”

Clark offered thanks to Harper, and to the outgoing MPs who were voted out of office Monday, for their service, and said she’s looking forward to working with the new Liberal government.

The premier said she and Trudeau see eye-to-eye on the need for infrastructure spending in particular – though her finance minister insisted earlier in the day that the province will not be following the prime minister-designate's plan to run deficits. 

On the question of marijuana legalization, which Trudeau previously promised would be an early goal of his government, Clark said she will be following Ottawa’s lead.

“It’s a federal issue and we will work with the federal government in whatever moves they make on this front,” she said. “If and when they make changes, we’ll work with them to make sure the changes can be effective in B.C.”

Other names being tossed around as Harper’s eventual replacement Tuesday include high-profile Calgary MP Jason Kenney and former justice minister Peter MacKay, who didn’t run in the election.

Controversial former Toronto councillor Doug Ford has also stated he would consider taking over for Harper if given the opportunity.