MarketplaceSeason 50

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 50

18 Episodes

Marketplace’s 50th Anniversary Special
E1
Marketplace’s 50th Anniversary SpecialAs we celebrate our 50th season, we reveal the tools we use to get the goods and reveal the impact of our investigations.
Mortgage Fraud
E2
Mortgage FraudWe go undercover to investigate mortgage brokers and real estate agents perpetrating mortgage fraud for a fee, securing commissions by submitting fake documents for approval.
The Waiting Game
E3
The Waiting GameAs long wait times cause undue pain and suffering, we investigate why Canadians can't get the surgery they need and explore possible solutions.
Food Labels / HVAC Scams
E4
Food Labels / HVAC ScamsWe team up with experts to test the claims on some popular foods. And we discover hundreds of calls and complaints against one HVAC company and investigate if the government is protecting homeowners.
Busting Movers
E5
Busting MoversExclusive footage of a police raid into movers who quote low but charge high once they pick up your stuff & hold it ransom for payment. And we’re there when customers are reunited with their belongings.
The Inflation Survival Guide
E6
The Inflation Survival GuideThe cost of living is higher than it’s been in nearly 40 years and we’re all feeling the pinch. We reveal the ways we're paying more & getting less. An inflation survival guide you can't afford to miss.
Retail Tricks / Buzzkill: Balloons
E7
Retail Tricks / Buzzkill: BalloonsTesting the sizing of Jeans; putting the safety of motorcycle helmets to the test; and eco-friendly alternatives to balloons.
Getting Schooled
E8
Getting SchooledWe investigate CDI College and uncover a pattern of using misleading information to enroll students. We document the questionable claims about accreditation and reveal the real cost of dropping out.
Sodium Shock
E9
Sodium ShockWe're putting takeout to the test, ordering from popular sit down restaurant chains and revealing sodium shockers in some healthy-sounding options. Reporter: Rosa Marchitelli
The People vs. The Phone Giants
E10
The People vs. The Phone GiantsWe put the big three phone companies to the test, revealing how you can get the best deal. And we compare Canada’s high prices to other countries.
Busting Miracle Cures: Hidden Camera Investigation
E11
Busting Miracle Cures: Hidden Camera InvestigationInvestigating the “Doc of Detox” who promises to cure serious ailments with his supplements & specialized devices. We reveal the false claims & speak to those who regret subscribing to his treatment. Reporter: David Common
Fraud Fighters
E12
Fraud FightersWe team up with a famed white hat hacker who tips us off to phone scams in progress. Watch as our team rushes to interrupt the scams, stopping elderly & vulnerable victims from losing their life savings.
What the Fee?
E13
What the Fee?Investigating the sneaky fees added to bills at Canada's biggest tourist spot, gift cards that lose value when you don't use them, and a restaurant with a charge many find distasteful.
The Real Deal on Diamonds
E14
The Real Deal on DiamondsWe send diamonds to a lab to find out if we’re getting a deal, and go undercover to see how far retailers will go to sell you the sparkle. Reporter: Rosa Marchitelli
Behind Closed Doors: Canada's Rental Crisis
E15
Behind Closed Doors: Canada's Rental CrisisWe investigate the impact the current housing crisis is having on low-income Canadians and reveal who is being shut out with no safe place to call home.
The Secret Sources of Palm Oil / Unleashed: The Truth Behind Dog DNA Kits
E16
The Secret Sources of Palm Oil / Unleashed: The Truth Behind Dog DNA KitsWe put dog DNA kits to the test. Plus, we reveal why palm oil is so controversial and how it could be hiding in your everyday products.
The Ultimate Price Check / Pool Scam Exposed
E17
The Ultimate Price Check / Pool Scam ExposedWe put prices to the test, revealing which products cost more for women and ask companies why; Winnipeg man accused of scamming customers by taking deposits for pools he never delivers. Reporters: Charlsie Agro / David Common
Housing Heist: Seniors Scammed out of their Homes
E18
Housing Heist: Seniors Scammed out of their HomesSeniors at risk of losing their homes after they say they were tricked into high-interest mortgages they did not want and cannot afford. Reporter: David Common