Marketplace

Season 48 2020 - 2021
TV-G

  • 2020-10-10T00:00:00Z on CBC Television
  • 30m
  • 10h (20 episodes)
  • Canada
  • English
  • News
Marketplace is Canada's consumer watchdog, and #1 current-affairs show. Whether it is a slick scam, misleading marketing claim, a product that could put your health at risk, or maddening customer service, Marketplace has got your back. We find out the truth about what costs you money or threatens your health and put pressure on people in power to set things right.

20 episodes

What's the true cost of easy and free online returns? We bought products from Amazon and then returned them with tracking devices hidden inside each to follow the trail.

We wire up a house with hidden cameras, rig a washing machine that's easy to fix and then shop for appliance repair companies on Google. Will you get the fix you need or get ripped off?

David Common reveals exclusive details on the state of Ontario long-term care homes before the coronavirus pandemic. Almost every home broke the law repeatedly for abuse and neglect.

We visit supermarkets with a food safety inspector and reveal serious violations that could make you sick. And we swab surfaces inside stores to determine which are the germiest.

We test over 20 different masks and reveal which are the most effective at keeping you safe from COVID-19 and which masks you should avoid. PLUS, how to get a refund on your cancelled flights.

Exposing the most egregious pandemic price hikes, and fact-checking politicians' promises. And a hidden camera investigation inside the international and lucrative trade of puppies imported into Cana

Black oilsands workers go public about systemic racism, fact-checking claims about popular snoring aids, and the explosion of counterfeits online and how to spot them.

48x08 The People vs Tech Giants

  • 2021-01-09T01:00:00Z30m

Smartphones,laptops,tablets. There isn't reliable information about how long they're supposed to last. We survey over 3000 Canadians to find out what brands and devices break down the most.

A months-long overseas hidden camera investigation reveals conditions likened to "modern slavery" inside factories making our lifesaving products.

Sick for months, and stuck paying thousands in medical bills. The truth about how Canada is failing Covid long-haulers. Plus, will getting rid of sulphites in wine get rid of your hangover?

Investigating the real cost of borrowing thousands of dollars, and revealing debt traps to avoid.

Indoor air purifiers can help get rid of germs, including coronavirus. So, we test five popular brands. Plus a ventilation scientist explains how to clean your air without paying hundreds of dollars.

Investigating dangerous driving, and whether drivers who kill are getting away with light consequences: Can UV-light disinfecting devices kill viruses, and are they safe?

Many Canadians might have a recall on their car and they wouldn't even know it. We investigate a recall involving over a million Canadian cars, and thousands of spontaneous engine fires and failures.

Hidden camera investigation reveals huge differences in how 6 appraisers determine price of the same home; police warn about trendy pocket breathalyzers; and the truth about.

We test different window tints to see how they could affect a driver's visibility. We also look at bright headlight glare, why it bothers you and what you can do to fix it.

Investigating why leafy green outbreaks are on the rise; Indian police shut down scam centres but now they're back and a whistleblower reveals how the latest phone fraud works.

Inside one of the world's most dangerous Covid-19 conspiracy movements; Canada's food labels fail to disclose added sugar content which makes some packaged foods appear healthier than they are.

We're testing over 300 eggs from 14 different brands to find out which ones are more nutritious.

Plus, KN95 and KF94 masks offer greater protection, but we find some potentially counterfeit and dangerous masks for sale. Find out how to spot a fake.

48x20 Seven Sins of Marketplace

  • 2021-04-10T00:00:00Z30m

We're counting down the top seven "sins" some companies and governments commit against consumers. Find out how not to fall for these top tricks and schemes.

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