BRIEF-B.C. Premier says has mandate from voters to protect coast

April 13 (Reuters) - Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd:

* BRITISH COLUMBIA PREMIER SAYS HE BELIEVES HIS GOVERNMENT HAS MANDATE FROM VOTERS TO PROTECT THE COAST

* B.C. PREMIER SAYS BELIEVES PROVINCE HAS JURISDICTION ON KINDER MORGAN PIPELINE MATTER, ISSUE SHOULD BE DECIDED IN COURT Further company coverage: (Reporting by Julie Gordon)