Bakes On Things
Tap The Maple
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 fact-driven analysis and unapologetic debate from a conservative perspective. If you’re looking for ind...
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Nov 1, 2026
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Episodes
Carney’s Secret Court Move Could Change Canada Forever 24.03.2026 14:07
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 Liberal government that could fundamentally change how power works in Canada. While most Canadians are focused on affordability, housing, and global conflicts, a major constitutional battle is unfolding quietly in the Supreme Court. At the centr...
You Won’t Believe Why This Sentence Was Reduced 23.03.2026 17:12
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 feel anything but equal? In this episode of Tap the Maple , we break down a disturbing case out of British Columbia that is raising serious questions across the country. A convicted murderer receives a reduced path to parole, and the reasoning...
Canada’s Narrative Is Backfiring… Even U.S. Democrats See It 23.03.2026 12:32
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 very different stor, and it should worry every Canadian. For the first time in decades, American views of Canada are declining significantly. And it’s not just Republicans. Even Democrats, who overwhelmingly oppose Donald Trump, are beginning t...
Canada Blocked Energy. Texas Got Rich 22.03.2026 13:08
Canada should be an energy superpower. Instead, projects get delayed, blocked, regulated to death, or never built at all. Meanwhile, Texas keeps approving, building, hiring, exporting, and growing. In this episode of Tap the Maple , we break down the painful comparison between Canada and Texas on energy development, project approvals, job creation, investment, taxes, and economic growth. This is n...
CANADA THINKS THE U.S. WILL INVADE… Are We Losing Our Minds? 21.03.2026 18:31
Try TesterUp: http://pnl.link/znUnDaA Globe and Mail Article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-how-canadians-can-unite-in-their-own-defence/ Are Canadians seriously preparing for a U.S. invasion? A recent story out of London, Ontario revealed families are now discussing escape plans, resistance strategies, and survival scenarios… not for natural disasters, but for an American invasio...
Canada Just Had Its WORST Ranking Ever… Here’s Why 20.03.2026 14:17
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 ever, falling to 25th globally. But the real shock? Young Canadians under 25 now rank 71st in life satisfaction, one of the steepest declines anywhere on Earth. So what happened? In this episode of Tap the Maple, Bakes breaks down the real...
THE LIBERATTI: Canada’s Political Cult? 20.03.2026 15:15
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 conversation even begins. In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down what we’re calling “The Liberatti” — a growing system of media voices, political operatives, online activists, and institutional messaging that appears to move in loc...
Canada CANCELS Passport Over China Job… What Are They Hiding? 19.03.2026 12:13
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 Canadian Armed Forces pilot whose passport was cancelled by the government after working for a flight training company linked to China. No criminal charges. No conviction. No trial. Yet his career, and ability to travel, was effectively shut...
Carney SURGES to 47% — How Real Is It? What Are Canadians Thinking?! 19.03.2026 11:49
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 struggles, affordability concerns, and job losses? In this Tap the Maple episode, we break down the shocking polling shift, the 16-point collapse of Conservative support, and the real forces driving Canadian voters today — including fear, media nar...
Save Hundreds a Month and Carney Can't Control It! 18.03.2026 12:22
Most Canadians don’t realize how much money they’re losing every month to subscriptions. Streaming services, apps, forgotten free trials, and recurring charges are quietly draining $100 to $300 per month from your bank account. In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down the subscription trap, how companies design it to keep you paying, and how you can take back control of your money in minute...
Canada’s Cost of Grocery Crisis Has a Surprising Solution 17.03.2026 14:15
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 dollars on groceries while reducing food waste. In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down how these apps work, why they matter, and how Canadians can use them to fight back against rising grocery costs. This episode is not sponsored. We...
Homeownership in Canada On It's Deathbed? Why It Isn't Getting Better 17.03.2026 13:53
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 break down: • why housing prices exploded • how supply shortages developed • the impact of population growth • government policies slowing construction • and why young Canadians increasingly feel locked out of home ownership.
Canada Exposed: Our “Energy Superpower” Myth Just Collapsed 17.03.2026 19:57
Canada calls itself an energy superpower but when the International Energy Agency announced a historic release of 400 million barrels of oil to stabilize global markets, Canada discovered something embarrassing. We don’t even have a strategic oil reserve. Despite Prime Minister Mark Carney suggesting Canada would contribute to the effort, the reality is far different. Canada’s announced contributi...
EXACTLY WHY YOU FEEL POORER - Despite Being Told the Economy is Growing 16.03.2026 16:29
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 Mark Carney defended the economy by pointing to six-month job creation totals. But the deeper story may be far more troubling. In this episode of Tap the Maple, we examine: • The real meaning of GDP growth • Why GDP per capita matters more •...
84,000 JOBS GONE — And Mark Carney Is In Norway… Then Vacationing In Rome 15.03.2026 19:53
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 from Norway , not Canada. Even more shocking, economists had expected the Canadian economy to gain 10,000 jobs , meaning the labour market missed expectations by nearly 94,000 jobs . In this Tap the Maple episode, we break down the numbers b...
"Not My Job": Mark Carney Could Care Less About Canadian Service Women and Men 14.03.2026 22:46
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 missile strike near Canadian troops two weeks after it happened? In this episode of Tap the Maple, we examine Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response after an Iranian missile strike hit a base in Kuwait where Canadian Armed Forces personnel operate....
Mark Carney Takes Credit for Oil Boom… But It Was the Pipeline He Opposed 13.03.2026 14:41
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 the problem. That increase has nothing to do with Carney’s policies. The surge happened because 2025 was the first full year of operation for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion , a project proposed over a decade ago that nearly tripled pip...
Political Russian Roulette: The Political Gamble That Ends Most Canadian Careers 13.03.2026 15:51
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 of Parliament switches political parties mid-term, they literally walk across the floor of the House of Commons and sit with another party. That single decision can change the balance of power in Parliament overnight. In fact, history shows...
CHECK YOUR BANK STATEMENT TODAY! $48 Fee For Being Broke? Not Anymore! 12.03.2026 24:53
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 has capped those fees at $10 , limited repeat charges, and blocked fees on very small shortfalls. In this episode of Tap the Maple , we break down what changed, who actually deserves credit, and why this was not a Mark Carney policy. This was...
What a Carney Majority Could Really Do to Canada 12.03.2026 18:53
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 Ottawa that could push the government closer to majority control. A majority government dramatically changes the balance of power in Canada. Instead of negotiating with opposition parties, the government gains the votes needed to pass legisl...
Carney SEIZES Other Party Votes to Grasp ULTIMATE POWER 11.03.2026 13:08
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 Lori Idlout, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government is now closer than ever to forming a majority government. But here’s the controversy: Canadians didn’t vote for a majority in the 2025 election. Instead, this government could gain m...
CONFLICT CARNEY At It Again - Canada’s New Fiscal Watchdog Raises Serious Questions 11.03.2026 16:47
Canada has a Parliamentary Budget Officer whose job is to hold the federal government accountable for its spending. But what happens when the government nominates the very person who will be responsible for scrutinizing its own financial decisions? Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has nominated Annette Ryan as Canada’s next Parliamentary Budget Officer — the independent fiscal watchdog resp...
The CRA Is Watching: 7 Triggers That Could Get You Audited in Canada 10.03.2026 17:16
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MARK CARNEY FAILED THE WORLD: Pretty Davos Speech Doesn't Fill Oil Need 10.03.2026 12:05
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 sidelines. In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down how a decade of cancelled pipelines, delayed LNG projects, and energy policy decisions have left Canada unable to fully capitalize on the global energy crisis. With conflict disrupting suppl...
$100 BILLION TRAIN: Ottawa’s Land Grab in Rural Canada? 09.03.2026 11:37
Canada’s government is pushing forward with a massive high-speed rail megaproject connecting Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City. But critics say the Alto high-speed rail project could cost $60–$90 billion — and potentially over $100 billion once overruns hit. For many rural communities in Eastern Ontario , the biggest concern isn’t speed. It’s expropriation. New rules could allow the federa...
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