In advance of a spring election, Alberta’s United Conservative government unveiled its latest budget, the first under Premier Danielle Smith.

It’s a blueprint for big spending, but is it a recipe for an election win?

Calgary Sun columnist Rick Bell joins the show to discuss how the government hopes this fares them well on voting day, whether it leaves any room for the NDP to pick up votes, and whether it has helped the government solidify support among the public.

Background reading: Danielle Smith's budget boss draws election line in the sand

Bell: Will the real Danielle Smith please stand up?

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