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Marketplace

Program Name :
Marketplace

Genre :
CBC News

Schedule :
Available Fridays at 8 p.m., (8:30 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem.

Website :
http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/

For over 50 years, Marketplace has been Canada's award-winning consumer watchdog. Always on the lookout for slick scams and misleading marketing claims, its team of investigative journalists put the everyday products and services Canadians use to the test, and hold companies and government to account. Innovative, insightful and irreverent, Marketplace gets the goods and fights for change.

Marketplace social feeds host a robust conversation where devoted, savvy viewers talk about the featured stories and consumer news of the day. Audiences can speak out about experiences, share tips for saving money, and contribute voices to the series ongoing investigations. On Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, Marketplace is the go-to consumer destination, with videos, news, updates and explainers: a cheat sheet for the facts consumers need.

Find Marketplace online:

Stream all episodes | CBC.ca/marketplace

facebook.com/CBCmarketplace| @CBCmarketplace | instagram.com/CBCmarketplace

Publications

November 6th at 9:30

CBC Announces Award-Winning Journalist David Common as New Host of CBC Morning Live

Award-winning journalist and current Metro Morning host David Common will join CBC News’ national morning show as full-time host beginning on Monday, February 2, 2026. 
August 25th at 14:15

New to CBC Gem in September

CBC Gem is Canada’s streaming service, offering more than 6500 hours of live and on-demand Canadian programming and a curated selection of acclaimed, best-in-class content from around the world, including more than 400 documentary features, more than 700 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 400 Canadian feature films. CBC Gem is available for free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at CBCGem.ca, and on connected TVs via Roku, Samsung, Apple TV,...
August 20th at 13:48

CBC Sets Fall 2025 Premiere Dates for More Than 30 New and Returning Original Canadian Series on CBC Gem and CBC TV

CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its fall 2025 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV.
June 3rd at 22:46

CBC Announces 2025-26 Programming Slate, Offering Canada's Most Extensive Lineup of Original Canadian Storytelling

CBC today announced its 2025-26 programming slate, featuring over 50 new and returning original series from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers.
March 26th at 12:06

CBC/Radio-Canada Celebrates 268 Canadian Screen Award Nominations

CBC/Radio-Canada and its creative and production partners have received 268 nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards, reflecting the public broadcaster’s commitment to Canadian content, creators and communities.
February 15th 2022 at 17:41

2022 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS CBC/RADIO-CANADA NOMINATIONS BY PROGRAM

2022 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS CBC/RADIO-CANADA NOMINATIONS BY PROGRAM
November 17th 2021 at 9:28

CBC SETS CARBON FOOTPRINT REQUIREMENT FOR ALL ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABILITY IN THE CANADIAN MEDIA INDUSTRY

CBC is taking a leading role in advancing sustainable practices within the Canadian media industry by introducing a new carbon footprint requirement for all original Canadian English-language productions
June 2nd 2021 at 14:13

CBC SETS FALL SCHEDULE AND UNVEILS 2021-22 PROGRAMMING SLATE, INCLUDING OVER 35 ORIGINAL SERIES FROM CANADIAN CREATORS

CBC today announced its fall television and streaming schedule and 2021-22 programming slate for CBC TV and CBC Gem, featuring over 35 new and returning original series from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers across all genres
May 21st 2021 at 0:19

CBC CELEBRATES 74 WINS AT THE 2021 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS

CBC and its production partners were recognized with 74 Canadian Screen Awards from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television at this week’s series of virtual presentations, following 309 nominations earlier this year. The Canadian Screen Awards honour excellence in scripted, unscripted, documentary and news programming across television, film and digital.
March 30th 2021 at 9:01

CBC/Radio-Canada 2021 Canadian Screen Awards Nominations By Title

CBC/Radio-Canada and its production partners have received 309 nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, reflecting the public broadcaster’s commitment to Canadian content, creators and communities
January 26th 2021 at 14:50

CBC AND BEING BLACK IN CANADA RECOGNIZE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY FEATURING THE STORIES AND EXPERIENCES OF BLACK CANADIANS

CBC is celebrating BLACK HISTORY MONTH throughout February with a wide range of programming on all platforms featuring Black creators, storytellers and changemakers, curated and discoverable in one place on CBC’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA website
January 9th 2018 at 14:21

CBC UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED ROSTER OF COMMENTATORS, ANALYSTS AND REPORTERS FOR ENGLISH-LANGUAGE COVERAGE OF PYEONGCHANG 2018

Team of veteran broadcasters and world-class athletes accounts for more than 200 combined Olympic Games appearances as broadcasters and/or competitors
May 26th 2016 at 15:30

CBC ANNOUNCES 2016-17 SEASON ANCHORED BY DISTINCTLY CANADIAN CONTENT

CBC, the number-one media brand in Canada*, today announced its 2016-17 fall and winter season, featuring a uniquely Canadian slate of new and returning original drama, comedy, factual, news, documentary, sports, arts and digital content from diverse voices and perspectives.
March 14th 2016 at 11:00

CBC TAKES THE CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS BY STORM THIS YEAR, WINNING MORE TROPHIES ACROSS ALL CATEGORIES

Last night's Canadian Screen Awards gala presentation, which was broadcast live on CBC-TV, topped off an incredible week with CBC winning the majority of the television awards.
March 9th 2016 at 11:00

CBC SCORES 15 AWARDS AT THE 2016 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS OPENING NIGHT GALA

CBC News Network takes home two awards including Best Host or Interviewer in a News or Information Program or Series for Rosemary Barton and Best News Anchor, National for Ian Hanomansing
February 8th 2016 at 13:37

CBC NEWS MARKS BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH BEING BLACK IN CANADA

To mark Black History Month, CBC News will air the 2016 edition of Being Black in Canada, from Feb. 7 to the end of the month.
January 19th 2016 at 18:20

CBC LEADS THE 2016 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS WITH 164 NOMINATIONS

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced today that CBC has received 164 nominations for the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards.
December 17th 2015 at 14:56

NEW TITLES AND RETURNING FAVOURITES HIGHLIGHT CBC-TV'S WINTER 2016 PRIME-TIME SCHEDULE

CBC-TV's winter programming lineup is filled with returning hit comedies, dramas and current affairs programs, as well as new titles filled with intrigue, suspense, and heart-warming moments
November 10th 2015 at 17:42

THIS WEEK, CBC NEWS MARKETPLACE AND THE FIFTH ESTATE BLOW THE LID OFF THE BILLION-DOLLAR VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS INDUSTRY

CBC News launches a week of investigative stories about the billion-dollar vitamins and supplements industry, beginning today with The National on Wednesday and Thursday night (10 p.m.) and culminating with special documentaries on the fifth estate and Marketplace on Friday, Nov. 13 (Marketplace at 8 p.m./8:30 p.m. NT and the fifth estate at 9 p.m./9:30 p.m. NT).
October 15th 2015 at 17:13

MARKETPLACE LAUNCHES ITS FALL SEASON ON CBC-TV ON OCTOBER 30TH WITH NEW HOSTS AND MORE EYE-OPENING F

Innovative, insightful and irreverent, MARKETPLACE's fall season will provide Canadians with the truth behind the issues that affect their daily lives, with the promise "We've got your back."
September 16th 2015 at 14:00

CBC-TV'S FALL SEASON LAUNCHES WITH EXCITING NEW PROGRAMS AND RETURNING FAVOURITES

CBC-TV's Fall schedule will launch over the coming weeks, highlighted by new series, returning hits, thought-provoking news and investigative content, documentaries, and engaging arts programming
May 28th 2015 at 12:04

CBC ANNOUNCES 2015-16 SCHEDULE

CBC today announced the details of its 2015-16 schedule, highlighting a slate of new series, returning favourites, thought-provoking news and investigative content and marquee cultural events.
April 20th 2015 at 15:00

CBC MARKETPLACE'S TOM HARRINGTON MOVES TO RADIO

Tom Harrington, the co-host of Canada's top-rated consumer investigative program MARKETPLACE for five years, is leaving the show to pursue new opportunities with CBC News.
May 29th 2014 at 15:05

CBC REVEALS LINEUP FOR 2014-15 TELEVISION SEASON, FEATURING RETURNING HITS AND 12 NEW PRIMETIME TITLES

CBC today announced its 2014-15 television broadcast schedule, featuring a season full of quality Canadian programming, including new series, returning hits, premiere cultural live events, sports, and award-winning news and investigative programs.
May 29th 2014 at 15:00

CBC Primetime Programming Returning - Season Launch 2014-2015

CBC Primetime Programming Returning - Season Launch 2014-2015
April 4th 2014 at 15:00

MEDIA ALERT: CBC 2014-15 TELEVISION SEASON PICKUPS AND RENEWALS

CBC today confirmed a number of new and returning shows for the 2014-15 Television season.
March 17th 2014 at 19:00

CBC'S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 17 - 23

The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel
March 11th 2014 at 13:31

CBC'S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 10 - 16

The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel
February 20th 2014 at 13:18

CBC'S POST-OLYMPIC WINTER SCHEDULE FEATURES CULINARY COMPETITION SERIES RECIPE TO RICHES AND HIT COMEDY FAVOURITES MR.D AND THE RON JAMES SHOW

CBC brings all-new culinary competition RECIPE TO RICHES to its primetime line-up on Feb. 26. Catch comedian Gerry Dee's hilarious hidden-camera special, GERRY DEE: THE SUBSTITUTE on February 24
January 20th 2014 at 19:05

CBC'S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 20-26

The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel
January 14th 2014 at 13:31

CBC'S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 13-19

The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel
January 6th 2014 at 15:29

CBC'S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 6-12

The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel
November 19th 2013 at 21:49

CBC TELEVISION REVEALS ITS WINTER SCHEDULE, HEADLINED BY THE SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES AND THREE NEW PRIMETIME SERIES

This February, CBC/Radio-Canada reclaims its position as the Official Olympic Broadcaster with the SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, providing its traditional standard of world-class broadcasting updated for the digital age.
October 16th 2013 at 12:46

HAVE HOTEL CHAINS CLEANED UP THEIR ACT? CBC NEWS' MARKETPLACE'S THE DIRT ON HOTELS IS BACK

THE DIRT ON HOTELS: WE'RE BACK AIRS FRIDAY, OCT. 18 AT 8 P.M. (8:30 NT) ON CBC-TV
September 30th 2013 at 14:30

ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH AT THE VET? PET OWNERS ARE BARKING MAD AS CBC'S MARKETPLACE LAUNCHES ITS 41ST SEASON

BARKING MAD AIRS FRIDAY, OCT. 4 AT 8 P.M. (8:30 NT) ON CBC-TV
August 30th 2013 at 14:52

CBC IS HOME TO THE BEST CANADIAN TELEVISION THIS FALL

Kicking-off on September 16, CBC-TV's 2013 Fall Schedule Delivers Award-Winning Hits, Bright Stars, and Investigative Journalism That Matters
May 21st 2013 at 15:29

CBC TELEVISION LAUNCHES 2013-2014 SCHEDULE FEATURING NEW PRIMETIME SERIES, SOCHI 2014, AND A SLATE OF RETURNING HITS

CBC today unveiled its 2013-2014 broadcast schedule, featuring a strong line-up of anticipated new series, returning and homegrown hits, the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA, leading cultural live events, and more.
April 23rd 2013 at 20:55

CBC NEWS ANNOUNCES DAVID COMMON AS THE NEW ANCHOR OF CBC RADIO ONE'S WORLD REPORT

CBC News announced today that David Common, a multi-talented correspondent currently based in New York City, will take over as anchor of one of CBC News's flagship programs.
April 10th 2013 at 13:41

CBC NEWS' MARKETPLACE INVESTIGATES GROUP-BUYING, DAILY DEAL WEBSITES IN THE REVEALING SEASON FINALE, WHAT'S THE DEAL?

Canadians across the country are on the hunt, scouring online group-buying, daily deal websites in search of incredible prices on everything from shopping and dining to attractions and services. But what happens when the website promising the best deal doesn’t keep its end of the bargain?
April 3rd 2013 at 14:51

CBC TELEVISION ANNOUNCES 21 RENEWALS, EXPANDED SEASONS OF HIT SHOWS, AND NEW TITLES FOR 2013-14

CBC TELEVISION ANNOUNCES 21 RENEWALS, EXPANDED SEASONS OF HIT SHOWS, AND NEW TITLES FOR 2013-14
March 27th 2013 at 13:12

CBC NEWS'S MARKETPLACE INVESTIGATES HOSPITAL PARKING FEES: ARE THEY A TAX ON THE SICK?

HOSPITAL PARKING PAIN AIRS FRIDAY, MARCH 29 AT 8 P.M. (8:30 NT) ON CBC-TV
March 6th 2013 at 13:30

CBC'S MARKETPLACE INVESTIGATES THE UNHEALTHY AMOUNT OF SALT HIDDEN IN OUR DIETS

The Great Salt Shakedown airs Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV's MARKETPLACE
February 20th 2013 at 16:00

UNLICENCED DAYCARES: PUTTING CHILDREN AT RISK CBC'S MARKETPLACE EXPOSES SHADY OPERATORS AND UNSAFE CONDITIONS

Who's Watching the Kids? airs Friday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV's MARKETPLACE
February 6th 2013 at 15:13

CBC'S MARKETPLACE REVEALS THE REAL STORY BEHIND WHY CANADIANS SPEND MORE FOR THE SAME PRODUCTS AS AMERICANS

PRICE TAG CONFIDENTIAL airs on MARKETPLACE, Friday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV
January 23rd 2013 at 14:47

BUSTING CANADA'S BANKS: CBC'S MARKETPLACE REVEALS THE SNEAKY BANK FEES THAT ARE GOUGING CANADIANS, AND MAKING BANKS RICH

BUSTING THE BANKS airs Friday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV
January 8th 2013 at 18:21

DO NOT CALL LIST BUSTED! MARKETPLACE GOES UNDERCOVER IN A PAKISTANI CALL CENTRE THAT IS HARASSING CANADIANS on DNC LIST

TO CATCH A TELEMARKETER airs Friday, Jan. 11; WHEN THE REPAIRMAN KNOCKS: AIR DUCTS airs Friday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV
November 27th 2012 at 14:16

CBC NEWS' MARKETPLACE INVESTIGATES FLAME RETARDANTS: DO THEY PROTECT YOU--OR HARM YOU?

BURNED airs Friday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV
November 8th 2012 at 16:43

DIGGING UP THE DIRT ON CANADA'S HOTELS, CBC'S MARKETPLACE REVEALS THE SHOCKING TRUTH IN A NEW TWO-PART INVESTIGATION

The Dirt on Hotels, airs on CBC News' MARKETPLACE Friday, Nov. 9 and Friday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV
October 29th 2012 at 21:02

WITH GAS PRICES SOARING, CBC'S MARKETPLACE INVESTIGATES THE PITCH ON PREMIUM GAS AND WHETHER OUR CARS REALLY NEED IT

Friday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV
October 23rd 2012 at 17:51

How Safe is Your Steak? CBC's Marketplace Takes a Sharp Look at a Common Practice That Could Make Yo

High Steaks airs on CBC News' MARKETPLACE Friday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV In the wake of the biggest beef recall in Canadian history, new questions are emerging about how our meat is handled. Is the...
October 16th 2012 at 14:40

One Patient, 20 Dentists, Zero Consensus. Why? A CBC Marketplace Investigation Reveals an Uneven Practice

Money Where Your Mouth Is airs on CBC News' MARKETPLACE Friday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV
October 3rd 2012 at 14:34

Stuck With a Bad Car Right Off the Dealership Lot? CBC'S Marketplace Investigates Lemons, and Looks for a Fix to our Broken System

GETTING SQUEEZED airs on CBC News' MARKETPLACE Friday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV It's a gamble buying a new car, because there's always a chance you'll get stuck with a lemon.
September 25th 2012 at 13:56

Suspicious Dog Treats: CBC's Marketplace Investigates a Deadly Mystery in this Unregulated Canadian Industry

Fighting for Fido airs on MARKETPLACE Friday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV September 25, 2012 - Thousands of dogs are sick or dying across North America and it's been going on for years.
September 21st 2012 at 13:19

Misleading Products and Repair Ripoffs: See How CBC Marketplace's New Interactive Feature Can Protect You

THE MARKETPLACE HOUSE goes live this morning, Sept. 21, while MARKETPLACE'S latest episode, When the Repairman Knocks, airs tonight, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV
September 18th 2012 at 16:01

Does Your Repairman Know What He's Doing? A New CBC Marketplace Investigation Reveals The Disappointing Truths

The latest edition of When the Repairman Knocks airs on CBC News's MARKETPLACE Friday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV
September 11th 2012 at 16:48

Many popular green home products are not as environmentally-friendly as we think, reveals an all-new CBC Marketplace investigation

Going green is big business, but should Canadians pay the price? The season premiere of MARKETPLACE uncovers surprising truths about popular "green" household products that aren’t as eco-conscious-or as safe-as their labels proclaim.
April 27th 2012 at 18:44

RATINGS REVEAL STELLAR SEASON FOR CBC NEWS'S CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMS MARKETPLACE AND the fifth estate 

Prime-time current affairs programming proved to be tremendously popular with Canadians in the just-wrapped 2011-2012 season according to data from the Bureau of Broadcast Measurement (BBM).
August 19th 2011 at 3:12

CBC Television Receives More Than 150 2011 Gemini Award Nominations

CBC Television received ringing industry endorsement this morning for its continued contribution to quality Canadian programming, garnering more than 150 nominations...