BREAKING: You WILL Pay Back Your Grocery Benefit

Tap The Maple · Jul 13, 2026 · 14m

Is government money ever really "free?"Every election cycle Canadians hear about new benefits, rebates, affordability payments and one-time cheques. But where does that money actually come from?In today's Tap the Maple, we break down one of the biggest misconceptions in politics: the idea that governments can simply "give away" money without someone eventually paying the bill. We explore taxes, borrowing, inflation, government debt, interest costs, and why understanding public finances matters regardless of which political party is in power.Whether you support bigger government or smaller…