Marketplace

Season 53

This series focuses on consumer affairs and news. The regular features include short investigative documentaries, test of products and advertising claims and product warnings.

Where to Watch Marketplace • Season 53

14 Episodes

  • Plastic Alternatives: Eco-Friendly or Eco-Fiction?
    E1
    Plastic Alternatives: Eco-Friendly or Eco-Fiction?An investigation into "greenwashing claims" to expose the truth behind products like paper straws and compostable cups, revealing that many "sustainable" alternatives may not be much better for the environment.
  • The Sextortion Network
    E2
    The Sextortion NetworkMarketplace exposes an overseas network of scammers targeting and blackmailing teens, with the team creating fake social media profiles to investigate the business behind the operation
  • The Fraud Factory
    E3
    The Fraud FactoryRevealing the inner workings of an investment scam using fake ads to rob Canadians of money and hope.
  • The Aftermath of AGM Renovations
    E4
    The Aftermath of AGM RenovationsAfter investigating customer concerns about AGM Renovations, the company abruptly shuts down; Marketplace speaks to customers left in the lurch and travels overseas, searching for the man behind the operation.
  • Investigating Dr. TikTok
    E5
    Investigating Dr. TikTokThe episode is about an investigation into 200 of TikTok's most popular health videos, uncovering a troubling trend where misinformation is widespread and thriving, particularly concerning alleged miracle treatments for cancer and autism
  • Deception at the Dealership
    E6
    Deception at the DealershipAn undercover spot check at car dealerships reveals misleading advertising for some big brands.
  • Canada's Worst Commute
    E7
    Canada's Worst CommuteMarketplace drives into traffic jams plaguing cities across Canada to crown the country's worst commute, as we reveal the true cost of congestion and the solutions that aren't moving anywhere thanks to a lack of political will.
  • In Critical Condition
    E8
    In Critical ConditionInvestigating Canada's broken emergency care system, with rising wait times and deadly consequences.
  • Diamonds on a Dime; Bought vs. Got: Restaurant Edition
    E9
    Diamonds on a Dime; Bought vs. Got: Restaurant EditionThey look identical to natural diamonds, but are lab diamonds changing the jewelry game or just the price tag? We reveal what’s really behind that sparkle; testing fast food marketing from popular restaurants to find out which chains come up short.
  • Grocery Gridlock
    E10
    Grocery GridlockWhy are grocery prices so high? One reason may be property controls, a powerful tool used by big grocers to block competition and control local markets across Canada. We break down how it works, how it affects your wallet and how you can fight back.
  • The Maple Makeover: Where is our food really from?
    E11
    The Maple Makeover: Where is our food really from?Marketplace exposes some popular foods that might seem Canadian but are actually made in the U.S. We reveal what to look for an how to guarantee what you buy is made here at home with Canadian ingredients.
  • Sunscreen Secrets
    E12
    Sunscreen SecretsWe reveal you may not be getting what the companies are selling when it comes to the SPF number on your sunscreen due to the subjective ways it's tested. Plus, we debunk some common sun myths and share the essential steps to protect your skin.
  • Customer Disservice: Telecom Edition
    E13
    Customer Disservice: Telecom EditionMarketplace puts the country’s top telecom companies to the test after hearing from so many about poor customer service. We speak with call centre insiders who say a lack of training, job outsourcing and sales pressures are contributing to the decline in service.
  • What’s Wrong with Your Rights?
    E14
    What’s Wrong with Your Rights?We put your consumer rights and protections to the test. Our high-pressure trivia will ask what you know, and our online scavenger hunt will challenge you to know more. Watch competitive debaters call out the system and each other, as we demand better from politicians across the country.

 

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