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Marketplace

Season 51 2023 - 2024
TV-G

  • 2023-10-14T00:00:00Z on CBC Television
  • 30m
  • 7h (14 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.

14 episodes

Season Premiere

2023-10-14T00:00:00Z

51x01 Are you prepared?

Season Premiere

51x01 Are you prepared?

  • 2023-10-14T00:00:00Z30m

Wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes. No matter which event strikes your area, what kind of choices will you make to survive? We go across the country to reveal what you can do to stay safe.

Marketplace loads smartphones and laptops with private information to find out if technicians will snoop on the devices, then reveals who looks at our stuff and what can be done to protect our privacy. Reporter: Asha Tomlinson

We investigate the sustainability claims by some of fashion’s biggest brands and revealing why some of your clothing is far from the 'green' solution you've been sold. Reporter: Charlsie Agro

Putting popular makeup brands to the test, revealing which ones contain forever chemicals, and shares tips on how to avoid them. Reporter: David Common

2023-11-11T01:00:00Z

51x05 Access Denied

51x05 Access Denied

  • 2023-11-11T01:00:00Z30m

We uncover the barriers persons with disabilities face while travelling on planes, public transit and in vehicles for hire. Using hidden cameras, we document the dangers and search for answers. Reporter: Travis Dhanraj

2023-11-25T01:00:00Z

51x06 Housing Heist II

51x06 Housing Heist II

  • 2023-11-25T01:00:00Z30m

Investigating an elaborate scam that involves door-to-door equipment rental contracts, low quality renovations and unaffordable high-interest mortgages putting seniors at risk of losing their homes. Reporter: David Common

Fans say they’re fed up with the high cost of tickets. The former Ticketmaster CEO says stop complaining. And one insider shares the inside scoop on how much he makes from reselling. Reporter: Asha Tomlinson

2024-01-13T01:00:00Z

51x08 Germy Gyms

51x08 Germy Gyms

  • 2024-01-13T01:00:00Z30m

Marketplace swabs popular surfaces at the gym to reveal how germy they can be, and how to protect yourself. Plus, after you work out, do you really need to shell out for protein powders? Reporter: Charlsie Agro

2024-01-20T01:00:00Z

51x09 The Big Gamble

51x09 The Big Gamble

  • 2024-01-20T01:00:00Z30m

In the first test of its kind, we reveal the high number of gambling advertisements that come with watching sports and whether current regulations go far enough. Reporter: Asha Tomlinson

Marketplace puts electric vehicles to the test. Charlsie Agro hits the road to explore issues with range, charging infrastructure and reveals the challenges with repairs. Reporter: Charlsie Agro

Investigating a long-term con that combines investment schemes, romance scams and crypto fraud. We meet those who've lost their life savings and reveal many of the perpetrators are forced to scam. Host David Common

2024-02-17T01:00:00Z

51x12 What's in our food?

51x12 What's in our food?

  • 2024-02-17T01:00:00Z30m

They require warning labels in Europe, so why does Health Canada allow certain additives in our food? And, we go shopping to find out whether you're getting a good deal at a popular thrift store.
Reporter: Rosa Marchitelli / Charlsie Agro

We expose how driving schools are willing to cheat the system to get your money, selling beginner driver education certificates to students who’ve had no training – putting public safety at risk. Reporter: Asha Tomlinson

2024-03-16T00:00:00Z

51x14 The Big Bank Upsell

51x14 The Big Bank Upsell

  • 2024-03-16T00:00:00Z30m

Employees at Canada’s big banks reveal immense pressure to push products and services that customers may not need in order to meet sales targets, or risk losing their jobs. Reporter: Erica Johnson

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