Tap The Maple

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Hard hitting political commentary from the great white North. Beginning as a YouTube show in 2025, Tap the Maple has amassed over 50,000 subscribers and is one of Canada's top political commentary podcasts and resides on the Bakes on Things channel. Now, access the hunt for the truth, the hard hitting moments and amazing guests, on the go! Let's tap into the truth.

  1. 3H AGO

    In Carney’s Canada… Nothing Matters Anymore

    Canada’s latest Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) report reveals a troubling reality: despite promises from Prime Minister Mark Carney to cut government, Ottawa’s bureaucracy continues to grow. Since 2015, the federal workforce has expanded by 40%, adding 128,000 employees, while the government now plans a “cut” of just 16,000 positions, most through attrition. Even worse, the PBO confirms Ottawa will add thousands more employees before those reductions begin. Meanwhile:• Federal payroll costs have risen 80%• Average compensation now exceeds $143,000 per employee• Total payroll will reach over $76 billion this year• Half of Canadians say government services have actually gotten worse So why isn’t this a national crisis? In this episode of Tap the Maple, we connect the PBO numbers with a deeper concern raised by National Post columnist John Robson: Canada may be entering a dangerous period where results no longer matter. Record deficits.Rising bureaucracy.Falling productivity.Broken housing promises. And almost no accountability. This isn’t about politics.It’s about math.And the numbers are pointing to a quiet but serious risk for Canada’s future. If Canadians don’t start paying attention to the real numbers, not the political theatre, the consequences could be severe. This is Tap the Maple. Because the quiet stories are often the ones that matter most.

    17 min

  2. 11H AGO

    Feeling Like Canada Is Slipping Away? You Need to Hear This

    Canada is at a crossroads, and many Conservatives and everyday Canadians are feeling discouraged after the Matt Jeneroux floor crossing and the media celebration that followed. But this moment is bigger than one politician. This video is a powerful message to Canadians who feel frustrated, let down, or worried about the direction of the country. Rising costs, housing out of reach, investment leaving Canada, and a growing gap between what Canadians are told and what they’re actually living, these challenges are real. The narrative may say Conservatives are divided or losing momentum. But reality tells a different story. This isn’t about one news cycle.This isn’t about one party.This is about the future of Canada, and the country our children will inherit. If you’ve felt discouraged, frustrated, or worried about where Canada is heading under Mark Carney and Liberal leadership, this message is for you. Because the fight for Canada isn’t about anger. It’s about endurance.It’s about hope.And it’s about the next generation. Tonight, look across the table at your kids, and remember what’s really at stake. Canada is worth the fight.

    15 min

  3. 1D AGO

    CREA Blames SNOW for Housing Crash… Canadians Aren’t Buying It. Is Housing Dead?

    Ontario home sales fell 16.2% in January, and the Canadian Real Estate Association says a major snowstorm is to blame. But does the data actually support that explanation? In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down historical housing trends during Canada’s biggest winter storms, including the 1999 Toronto blizzard, the polar vortex, and recent major weather events, to see whether snow has ever caused a real estate collapse. The results tell a very different story. If listings are rising, prices are falling, and buyer demand is weakening, the issue isn’t weather, it’s affordability, interest rates, economic confidence, and the growing structural pressure facing Canada’s housing market. This episode looks beyond the headlines to examine the real forces driving Ontario’s housing slowdown and why narrative management is becoming a bigger problem than the numbers themselves. Canada doesn’t have a weather problem.Canada has a housing reality problem. If you’re concerned about home affordability, the economy, or where the housing market is heading in 2026, this is a must-watch. Subscribe to Tap the Maple for straight analysis, real data, and the stories behind the headlines.

    16 min

  4. 1D AGO

    Floor Crossing Scandal: Your Vote Just Got Handed to the Liberals

    A political firestorm is growing in Canada after another Conservative MP crossed the floor to join the Liberals — without a by-election and without voter approval. In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down the controversy surrounding Matt Jeneroux’s decision to switch parties, why it matters for Canadian democracy, and how nearly 68,000 voters have now seen their election choice overturned after three Conservative MPs crossed the floor in just months. Is floor crossing a legitimate parliamentary tradition — or is it mandate theft? We explore: The timeline behind Jeneroux’s decision Why voters in Edmonton Riverbend are calling it a betrayal The growing trend of MPs switching parties mid-term Whether floor crossing should require a by-election How other democracies like India and New Zealand changed their laws to protect voter mandates And why this issue goes far beyond one riding or one party If your vote can be changed after the election, who really controls your representation? This episode asks the question Canadians need to start asking: Does your vote still belong to you? Subscribe to Tap the Maple for hard-hitting Canadian political analysis, economic reality checks, and the stories mainstream media won’t take national.

    20 min

  5. 2D AGO

    The Pipeline Deal Set to Fail by April 1

    Canada’s Energy Minister just made a major promise, and most Canadians never heard it. The federal government says it has “every intention” of reaching critical agreements with Alberta by April 1, including methane rules, industrial carbon taxes, environmental approvals, and potential support for a new oil pipeline to the British Columbia coast. But there’s a problem. Even while announcing the deadline, Ottawa is already suggesting it might slip. In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down the quiet Calgary announcement that could become a national accountability moment. With global investors watching, energy capital leaving Canada, and the United States rolling back regulations, the stakes for Canada’s competitiveness have never been higher. Will April 1 bring real progress?Or will it become another example of intention without delivery? Because when it comes to Canada’s energy future, investors don’t reward promises, they reward certainty. And this deadline could determine whether Canada remains a global energy leader… or continues losing investment to faster-moving competitors. If you care about pipelines, jobs, investment, and Canada’s economic future, this is a date you need to remember. April 1. We’ll be watching.

    22 min

  6. 3D AGO

    The Quiet Economic Collapse Nobody in Canada Is Talking About

    Canada is facing a growing economic problem, and most Canadians don’t even know it. Over $500 billion in investment has left the country over the past decade, and companies are increasingly choosing to expand in the United States instead of Canada. In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down the latest example from London, Ontario, where jobs are being cut as production shifts south. But this isn’t just a local story. From manufacturing to energy to major industrial projects, investment is quietly leaving Canada. We explain what this means for jobs, wages, productivity, and the future of the Canadian economy, and why declining competitiveness, rising costs, and policy uncertainty are driving businesses away. If Canada doesn’t change course, the real risk isn’t companies leaving, it’s that future growth never comes here at all.

    16 min

  7. 3D AGO

    Carney’s Negotiator Choice Raises Major Red Flags for Canada’s Economy

    Canada is heading into a critical USMCA (CUSMA) review with the United States, and Prime Minister Mark Carney has chosen former Clerk of the Privy Council Janice Charette as Canada’s chief negotiator. But is this the right choice at the right time? With U.S. President Donald Trump already imposing tariffs and expected to take a hardline, America-first approach, Canada’s trade strategy matters more than ever. Critics are raising concerns about sending a career Ottawa bureaucrat, closely associated with the Trudeau government and the controversial Emergencies Act decision, into what could become a high-stakes economic showdown. In this episode of Tap the Maple, we break down: What the USMCA review means for Canada’s economy Why this appointment could send the wrong signal to Washington The political and economic risks heading into negotiations How trade decisions affect jobs, investment, manufacturing, and energy What Canada should be doing differently to protect its economic future This isn’t just politics, it’s about Canadian jobs, competitiveness, and whether Ottawa understands the economic moment we’re in. Subscribe to Bakes on Things for weekly deep-dive analysis on Canada’s economy, politics, and the policies shaping our future.

    15 min

  8. 4D AGO

    Toronto Pearson Plane Crash: One Year, No Answers — What Are They Hiding?

    One year after the Delta/Endeavor Air crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canadians are still being told it’s “too early to draw conclusions.” But how is that possible? The Transportation Safety Board says the flight recorders have been analyzed. The wreckage examined. Simulations completed. Weather reviewed. Airport data studied. And yet — no clear cause. No timeline. No real answers. Even worse? Canadian media headlines claimed “new details” — but the actual update revealed nothing new at all. In this Tap the Maple episode, we go deeper than the headlines. We compare the Pearson investigation to five major international aviation disasters where investigators delivered concrete findings within roughly a year. So why is Canada still in the dark? Because this story isn’t just about a plane crash. It’s about a growing pattern in Canada:Endless investigationsDelayed reportsVague updatesMedia spinAnd a government and bureaucracy culture built around optics instead of accountability. If you’ve ever felt like Canada’s institutions are always “working on it” but never delivering answers — this episode is for you. This isn’t speculation.This isn’t outrage for clicks.This is receipts. Welcome to the era of “Permanent Ongoing.” Subscribe to Tap the Maple for data-driven Canadian political analysis, media accountability, economic reality checks, and the stories the headlines don’t tell you.

    17 min
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Hard hitting political commentary from the great white North. Beginning as a YouTube show in 2025, Tap the Maple has amassed over 50,000 subscribers and is one of Canada's top political commentary podcasts and resides on the Bakes on Things channel. Now, access the hunt for the truth, the hard hitting moments and amazing guests, on the go! Let's tap into the truth.

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