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Tap The Maple | Bakes On Things
Tap the Maple is an independent Canadian political commentary show covering Canadian politics, the economy, affordability, government spending, taxes, trade, elections, and the decisions shaping our country’s future. Hosted by Chris Baker (Bakes), we go beyond the headlines to examine what government policies mean for your wallet, your freedoms, your family, and the future of Canada. From Parliament and party leaders to housing, inflation, jobs, and the cost of living, Tap the Maple delivers…
Episodes
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“In a Sense”?! LeBlanc HUMILIATED as Canada Falls Behind Mexico
Canada is falling behind, and now even the United States is saying it out loud. In this explosive episode of Tap the Maple, we break down the latest update…
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They Attacked Poilievre Over $2.3M… Then Hid $4.2 BILLION
Why is the Canadian media obsessing over a $2.3 million by-election involving Pierre Poilievre… while barely mentioning a $4.2 BILLION federal payroll system…
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They Raised Housing Fees 176%… Now Want Credit for Cutting Them
Mark Carney and Doug Ford are cutting development fees to boost housing, but the real story is what happened BEFORE this announcement. Development charges in…
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Canada’s Sneakiest Tax Hike Yet (And It Won’t Stop Here)
Are Canadians being taxed without a vote? On April 1, the federal alcohol tax increases again — automatically. No debate. No new vote in Parliament. Just…
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Canada Called It Genocide… So Why Are MPs Now Questioning It?
Canada made a unanimous decision in 2021, declaring China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims a genocide. Every single Member of Parliament agreed. So why are we now…
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They’re Coming for Seniors Now… $20 BILLION OAS Clawback
Canada may be heading toward major changes to Old Age Security (OAS), with proposals suggesting up to $20 billion in annual savings by reducing benefits for…
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“We Have an Agreement” — The Biggest Lie in Canadian Politics
Why does it feel like the Canadian government is constantly announcing progress… but nothing actually gets finished? In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break…
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Carney SLAMS CEO… Then Gets CAUGHT Doing The SAME Thing
Canada just crossed a line, and most people didn’t even notice. After a tragic aviation incident, Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly criticized Air Canada’s…
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Canada Hit 2% NATO Spending… But Something Feels VERY Wrong
Canada has officially hit NATO’s 2% defence spending target for the first time in over a decade… but is this really a win? In this episode of Tap the Maple, we…
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Carney’s Mask Is Slipping — And Canadians Should Be Worried
Mark Carney promised a reset for Canada, but his latest moves tell a very different story. After two courts ruled the use of the Emergencies Act was unlawful…
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The First Crack Just Appeared… Now Watch Closely
Mark Carney and Danielle Smith’s pipeline MOU was supposed to be finalized by April 1st, but instead of delivery, Canadians are getting “agreement in…
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We’re Not an Energy Superpower — Here’s Proof
Canada’s Energy Minister just claimed we can help power the AI revolution by sending more natural gas to the United States. But here’s the problem… Canada…
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THREE Versions of the Truth? Carney’s China Claims Don’t Add Up
Mark Carney is facing serious questions after conflicting accounts emerged about his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. After returning from Beijing…
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This Is Why Your Grocery Bill Is About to EXPLODE in Canada
Food prices in Canada could be about to surge again, and this time, it’s not just inflation. With fertilizer prices skyrocketing due to global tensions…
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Carney’s Secret Court Move Could Change Canada Forever
Is Mark Carney trying to rewrite Canada’s Constitution without a vote? In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down a shocking legal strategy from the…
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You Won’t Believe Why This Sentence Was Reduced
Canada’s justice system is supposed to be blind. But what happens when sentencing starts factoring in identity, background, and social context in ways that…
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Canada’s Narrative Is Backfiring… Even U.S. Democrats See It
Canadians have been told a simple story: we’re winning, we’re united, and the world is on our side. But new polling data from Gallup and Angus Reid tells a…
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Canada Blocked Energy. Texas Got Rich
Canada should be an energy superpower. Instead, projects get delayed, blocked, regulated to death, or never built at all. Meanwhile, Texas keeps approving…
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CANADA THINKS THE U.S. WILL INVADE… Are We Losing Our Minds?
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Canada Just Had Its WORST Ranking Ever… Here’s Why
Canada used to be one of the happiest countries in the world. Not anymore. According to the 2026 World Happiness Report, Canada just recorded its worst ranking…
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THE LIBERATTI: Canada’s Political Cult?
Before Pierre Poilievre even says a word on Joe Rogan… the outrage has already started. Why? Because in Canada today, the narrative is often decided before the…
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Canada CANCELS Passport Over China Job… What Are They Hiding?
What happens when a Canadian works overseas… and suddenly loses their passport? In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down the shocking case of a former…
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Carney SURGES to 47% — How Real Is It? What Are Canadians Thinking?!
Mark Carney’s Liberals are polling at nearly 48% support — a level that signals a potential majority government. But how is this possible amid economic…
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Save Hundreds a Month and Carney Can't Control It!
Most Canadians don’t realize how much money they’re losing every month to subscriptions. Streaming services, apps, forgotten free trials, and recurring charges…
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Canada’s Cost of Grocery Crisis Has a Surprising Solution
Grocery prices in Canada are still crushing families, but new Canadian-built apps like Flashfood and Gofer Run are quietly helping Canadians save hundreds of…
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Homeownership in Canada On It's Deathbed? Why It Isn't Getting Better
Canada is the second-largest country in the world, yet housing has become one of the most expensive in the developed world. In this episode of Tap the Maple we…
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Canada Exposed: Our “Energy Superpower” Myth Just Collapsed
Canada calls itself an energy superpower but when the International Energy Agency announced a historic release of 400 million barrels of oil to stabilize…
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EXACTLY WHY YOU FEEL POORER - Despite Being Told the Economy is Growing
Canada’s economy is supposedly growing, but Canadians are feeling poorer. After a shocking report showing 84,000 jobs lost in a single month, Prime Minister…
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84,000 JOBS GONE — And Mark Carney Is In Norway… Then Vacationing In Rome
Canada just lost 84,000 jobs in a single month, the largest job loss in four years, and Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his economic record while speaking…
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"Not My Job": Mark Carney Could Care Less About Canadian Service Women and Men
Try out the TesterUp App to earn some extra cash each month. Here is the link to download: https://pnl.link/DajdG0d Why did Canadians only learn about a…
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Mark Carney Takes Credit for Oil Boom… But It Was the Pipeline He Opposed
Canada’s oil exports just surged nearly 95% through the Port of Vancouver, and Mark Carney’s government is celebrating the numbers in Parliament. But here’s…
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Political Russian Roulette: The Political Gamble That Ends Most Canadian Careers
You may have heard the phrase “crossing the floor” in Canadian politics, but very few people understand how dramatic — and risky — it really is. When a Member…
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CHECK YOUR BANK STATEMENT TODAY! $48 Fee For Being Broke? Not Anymore!
Canadian banks were charging people up to $48 in NSF fees just for being short on a payment, even when they were already struggling. Now, a new federal rule…
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What a Carney Majority Could Really Do to Canada
What happens if Mark Carney’s Liberal government gains a majority in Parliament? That question is becoming more important after a series of political moves in…
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Carney SEIZES Other Party Votes to Grasp ULTIMATE POWER
Canada’s political landscape may have just changed dramatically — and most Canadians have no idea it happened. After a shocking floor crossing by Nunavut MP…
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CONFLICT CARNEY At It Again - Canada’s New Fiscal Watchdog Raises Serious Questions
Canada has a Parliamentary Budget Officer whose job is to hold the federal government accountable for its spending. But what happens when the government…
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The CRA Is Watching: 7 Triggers That Could Get You Audited in Canada
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MARK CARNEY FAILED THE WORLD: Pretty Davos Speech Doesn't Fill Oil Need
Canada is one of the most energy-rich countries on Earth. Yet as oil prices surge and global energy markets panic, Canada is largely watching from the…
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$100 BILLION TRAIN: Ottawa’s Land Grab in Rural Canada?
Canada’s government is pushing forward with a massive high-speed rail megaproject connecting Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City. But critics say the…
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Why Are Liberals So Desperate To Get Rid of Pierre Poilievre?
Something very strange is happening in Canadian politics. For weeks Canadians have been told that Pierre Poilievre is finished. Polls are suddenly everywhere…
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BACKFIRED BADLY - Liberals Call Poilievre a ‘Canada Hater’
Canada’s political debate hit a bizarre new low this week. Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre is being called a “Canada hater” by Liberal activists simply for…
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The Dangerous Lie Everyone Is Repeating About Iran Right Now
Clips courtesy @jasminlaine - Jasmin's full original episode: https://youtu.be/2TZv5CJy_6k?si=2uYPmfzEQcrl3ivm A phrase has been repeated all week across…
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Flip Flop and He Don’t Stop: Carney Changes Position AGAIN
Canada’s foreign policy just took another bizarre turn. In the span of roughly 72 hours, Prime Minister Mark Carney managed to support U.S. strikes on Iran…
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"Out of Touch" Carney CAUGHT ON CAMERA - Laughs About Job Losses
Mark Carney is under fire after a bizarre moment during a speech in Sydney where the Prime Minister laughed about seven-course banker dinners and expensive…
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The NDP Is Collapsing… And It’s Terrible News for Mark Carney
The NDP is facing a full-blown existential crisis. After propping up the Liberal government under Jagmeet Singh, Canada’s third party is now fighting just to…
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LIBERAL CIVIL WAR: Carney Just Betrayed His Own Base
Prime Minister Mark Carney just endorsed U.S. military strikes on Iran, after Liberal MPs and activists were already condemning them as illegal. What happened?…
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Did You Notice the Weekend Poll Flood? What Happened After Poilievre’s Speech
Pierre Poilievre’s Economic Club speech received rare praise across the political spectrum — even from longtime critics and non-Conservative voters. But what…
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Conflict of Interest! Carney’s India Uranium Deal Raises Big Questions
Prime Minister Mark Carney just secured a $2.6 billion uranium deal with India, hailed as a major diplomatic breakthrough. But there’s a connection the…
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CIRCLING THE DRAIN? If Canada is Failing, DO YOU Go Down With It?
Canada’s economy just contracted, with GDP falling and growth slowing to its weakest pace outside the pandemic. Business investment is down. Exports are weak…
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Your Kids Are Under Surveillance - No One In Canada Is Pushing Back
Canada is facing a privacy crisis, and most people don’t even realize how serious it’s become. From smartphones and social media to surveillance cameras, smart…
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The Canadian Mess Isn’t Even Close to Gone… It’s Under the Bed
Canada’s spending problem isn’t getting smaller, it’s getting hidden. In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down how the Carney government is rebranding…
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"GLOBAL EMBARRASSMENT" as Canada Buys LNG From Australia While 200 Year Supply Sits Below Ground
Canada is sitting on one of the largest natural gas reserves in the world, enough to meet global demand for generations. So why are we importing LNG from…
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FIRE THE LIBERALS NOW - Canadians Give Mark Carney Too Much Unchecked Power
Canadians were ready to hold the Liberals accountable just a year ago. So what changed? Today, major announcements are accepted without documents. Foreign…
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Carney, Davos & Epstein: Why Canadians Should Now Be Asking Questions
The President of the World Economic Forum has stepped down after revelations about meetings with a certain Jeffrey. Now Canadians are asking a bigger question…
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RCMP PLEAD With Families to Protect Themselves - We Want to Trade with This Country?
Is the threat from foreign interference really over, or is the government moving too fast? Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing a major trade mission to…
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Carney Says Immigration Is “Under Control”… Canadians Without Doctors Disagree
Canada’s healthcare system is under pressure, millions without family doctors, growing wait times, and overwhelmed hospitals. So why is Ottawa still expanding…
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Carney Spent 68 Days Abroad… But Only 6 Days of Leaders Coming Here
Mark Carney will spend 68 days abroad in his first year as Prime Minister, the most travel of any recent leader. But here’s the question the media isn’t…
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Canada Is Snapping… And This Snowplow Attack Proves It
A shocking assault on a snowplow operator in Peterborough isn’t just a local story, it’s a warning sign about Canada’s growing stress crisis. Across Ontario…
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The CRA Can Freeze Your Money — Even When They’re Wrong
Petition Link: https://c.org/dR2wxrSf24 Can the Canada Revenue Agency freeze your bank account based on incorrect information? Recent reports reveal that many…
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Falsehoods, Lies and Zero Receipts - This CTV Opinion Piece Crossed the Line
Can an elected MP switch parties without asking voters first? After Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crossed the floor to join Mark Carney’s Liberals, a CTV…