The Fifth Estate
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The Fifth Estate
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Season 51 of The Fifth Estate is available Fridays at 9 p.m., (9:30 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem.
The Fifth Estate is Canada's premier investigative documentary program. Hosts Mark Kelley, Steven D'Souza and Ioanna Roumeliotis continue the show's tradition of provocative and fearless journalism, which began in 1975.
The team exposes wrongdoing in all corners of Canada and holds those responsible to account. The stories deliver a dazzling parade of political leaders, controversial characters and ordinary people whose lives were touched by triumph or tragedy.
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Publications
September 24th at 12:43
New to CBC Gem in October 2025
CBC’s fall premieres continue with new factual series LOCALS WELCOME (Oct. 5) hosted by food writer Suresh Doss, and new seasons of HEARTLAND (Oct. 5), THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW (Oct. 5), MURDOCH MYSTERIES (Oct. 6), FAMILY FEUD CANADA (Oct. 6), and THE FIFTH ESTATE (Oct. 10)
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.
June 2nd at 1:17
2025 Canadian Screen Awards: CBC/Radio-Canada Wins by Program
CBC NEWS (7) THE FIFTH ESTATE (3) Best News or Information Series Best Photography, News or InformationSurviving the Circle Donald Brittain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary ProgramContract to Kill THE NATIONAL (1) Best News Anchor, NationalAdrienne Arsenault, The National CBC LOCAL (1) Best News or Information SegmentCBC Ottawa at 6 - Priority Purple: Overdose in Progress CBC INDIGENOUS (1) Best Local ReporterJacki...
June 2nd at 1:04
CBC/Radio-Canada Celebrates 42 Wins at the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards
CBC/Radio-Canada and its creative talent and production partners were recognized with 42 Canadian Screen Awards from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television over three days at the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards, following 268 nominations announced earlier this year.
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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.
January 7th at 18:21
CBC Announces Ioanna Roumeliotis As New Host Of The Fifth Estate
CBC today announced that award-winning journalist Ioanna Roumeliotis will join CBC News’ flagship investigative documentary program THE FIFTH ESTATE as full-time host alongside Mark Kelley and Steven D’Souza.
November 19th 2024 at 14:35
Award-Winning Journalist And Host Of The Fifth Estate Bob McKeown Announces Retirement
After 31 years hosting CBC’s flagship investigative program THE FIFTH ESTATE and a remarkable journalism career on both sides of the border, multiple award-winning investigative journalist and broadcast host Bob McKeown has announced that he will retire this fall.
February 15th 2024 at 14:55
Joint APTN and CBC News investigation examines the impact of rising food prices in Canada
Joint APTN and CBC News investigation examines the impact of rising food prices in Canada February 15, 2024 — In a joint investigation, APTN Investigates and CBC’s The Fifth Estate are speaking with industry leaders and Canadian families, farmers and food producers to understand the reasons behind soaring food prices.In March 2022, APTN and CBC/Radio-Canada signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the creation of more Indigenous...
June 1st 2023 at 16:33
CBC Unveils 2023–24 Programming Slate Featuring Over 40 Original Series from Canadian Storytellers
CBC today announced its 2023-24 programming slate for CBC TV and CBC Gem, featuring over 40 new and returning original series from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers and more than 4000 hours of new programming spanning all genres.
July 21st 2022 at 14:42
VETERAN CBC NEWS REPORTER AND FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT STEVEN D’SOUZA TO JOIN THE FIFTH ESTATE AS A NEW CO-HOST THIS FALL
CBC News today announced the appointment of Steven D’Souza as a new co-host of CBC News’ award-winning investigative documentary program, THE FIFTH ESTATE. D’Souza joins veteran journalists and co-hosts, Bob McKeown, Gillian Findlay, and Mark Kelley to deliver compelling in-depth stories, and fast-reaction investigations of ongoing events.
April 11th 2022 at 0:46
CBC/RADIO-CANADA CELEBRATES 52 WINS AT THE 2022 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS
CBC/Radio-Canada and its production partners were recognized with 52 Canadian Screen Awards from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television over six days during Canadian Screen Week, including the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards show on CBC and CBC Gem, following 295 nominations earlier this year.
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
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.
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
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
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.
February 26th 2015 at 14:37
CBC NOTCHES 18 WINS OVER THE FIRST TWO NIGHTS OF THE 2015 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS
The Academy of Canadian Film & Television handed out the first Canadian Screen Awards of 2015 over the last two nights and CBC was recognized with 18 trophies
October 23rd 2014 at 19:47
CBC NEWS' the fifth estate SPECIAL: THE FEAR WITHIN
The special investigation airs Friday, October 24 at 9 p.m. (9:30 p.m. NT) on CBC-TV @cbcfifth On the season premiere of the fifth estate, a special investigation into the attack in Ottawa this week and the killings that have shaken the nation. Two...
September 30th 2014 at 14:43
CBC NEWS' the fifth estate WINS INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARD FOR DOCUMENTARY ON BANGLADESH FACTORY COLLAPSE
CBC News's the fifth estate has won a 2014 International Emmy® Award for their investigation into the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh.
June 9th 2014 at 15:25
CBC NEWS PICKS UP 24 AWARDS AT RTDNA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
RTDNA Awards are one of the most prestigious broadcast awards for journalists across Canada.
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 5th 2014 at 13:21
CBC NEWS WINS BIG AT THE CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS OPENING NIGHT GALA
CBC received 12 awards tonight at the first of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television's Canadian Screen Awards galas.
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
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 9th 2013 at 13:20
TRAGEDY IN BANGLADESH: HOW MUCH DID CANADIAN RETAILERS KNOW?
CBC NEWS' the fifth estate UNCOVERS SOME DARK SECRETS
MADE IN BANGLADESH AIRS FRIDAY, OCT. 11 AT 9 P.M. (9:30 NT) ON CBC-TV
October 1st 2013 at 13:43
SEASON PREMIERE: CBC NEWS' the fifth estate INVESTIGATES THE SCIENCE OF SUGAR AND ITS POSSIBLE LINKS TO DEADLY DISEASES
THE SECRETS OF SUGAR AIRS FRIDAY, OCT. 4 AT 9 P.M. (9:30 NT) ON CBC-TV
September 3rd 2013 at 19:52
CBC NEWS AND UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG PARTNER FOR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM
The University of Winnipeg and CBC News are joining forces to organize an event in Winnipeg next June called "Holding Power to Account: International Conference on Investigative Journalism, Democracy, and Human Rights."
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 8th 2013 at 13:49
CBC NEWS' RATE MY HOSPITAL: AN UNPRECEDENTED INVESTIGATION INTO CANADA'S BEST AND WORST HOSPITALS
Begins Monday, April 8 on CBC News;
Launches online Wednesday, April 10;
And airs on the fifth estate, Friday, April 12 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC-TV
April 4th 2013 at 13:51
ON CBC NEWS' the fifth estate: SNC LAVALIN'S GADHAFI CONNECTION AND ONE WOMAN CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
MISSION IMPROBABLE AIRS FRIDAY, APRIL 5 AT 9 P.M. (9:30 NT) ON CBC-TV
March 27th 2013 at 15:25
ON CBC NEWS'S the fifth estate: AN ECO-ENTREPRENEUR'S EXPERIMENT THAT ENRAGED SCIENTISTS AND LEFT A HAIDA VILLAGE IN B.C. ON THE DEFENSIVE
IRONMAN AIRS FRIDAY, MARCH 29 AT 9 P.M. (9:30 NT) ON CBC-TV
March 5th 2013 at 19:53
ON CBC'S the fifth estate, THE AFTERMATH OF THE JAPANESE TSUNAMI AND THE DEBRIS FIELD FLOATING TOWARDS CANADA
Second Wave airs on the fifth estate, Friday, March 8 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC-TV
February 28th 2013 at 13:23
CBC'S the fifth estate UNRAVELS THE STORY OF A FAMILY TORN APART BY MURDER IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
The Vanishing airs on the fifth estate, Friday, March 1 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC-TV
January 17th 2013 at 13:57
A SKI CROSS TRAGEDY: WAS IT AN ACCIDENT? the fifth estate TELLS THE FULL STORY OF NIK ZORICIC'S LAST RACE
The Last Race airs on the fifth estate, Friday, Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC-TV
January 8th 2013 at 17:10
WHAT DROVE JEFFREY DELISLE TO SPY FOR THE RUSSIANS? CBC NEWS' the fifth estate HAS AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW, AND TELLS THE FULL STORY OF THE BIGGEST SECURITY BREACH IN CANADIAN HISTORY
The Imperfect Spy airs Friday, Jan. 11 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC-TV
December 5th 2012 at 13:00
COSTA CONCORDIA DISASTER EXPLAINED: WATCH THE WORLD EXCLUSIVE, FIRST IN-DEPTH TELEVISION INTERVIEW WITH THE SHIP'S CAPTAIN ON CBC NEWS' the fifth estate
COSTA CONCORDIA: THE CAPTAIN'S TALE airs Friday, Dec. 7 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC-TV
November 27th 2012 at 19:10
LUKA MAGNOTTA: FOR THE FIRST TIME, MEET THE GROUP OF ONLINE VIGILANTES WHO TRIED TO STOP A MAN THEY CONSIDERED DANGEROUS
CBC NEWS' the fifth estate PRESENTS HUNTING MAGNOTTA
FRIDAY, NOV. 30 AT 9 P.M. (9:30 NT) ON CBC-TV
November 21st 2012 at 13:51
THE MAN BEHIND THE FAÇADE - CBC'S the fifth estate PRESENTS LANCE ARMSTRONG: MASTER OF SPIN FRIDAY, NOV. 23 AT 9 P.M. (9:30 NT) ON CBC-TV
Lance Armstrong was ranked amongst the world's greatest athletes with one of the most inspiring stories in modern sports.
November 15th 2012 at 15:29
CBC RADIO ONE'S THE CURRENT CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Live from the Glenn Gould Studio on Monday, November 19th with guests Stephen Lewis, Dr. Vincent Lam, Lorna Dueck, Mary Walsh, Maher Arar and Linden Macintyre
November 13th 2012 at 13:30
CBC TELEVISION LAUNCHES 2013 WINTER SCHEDULE FEATURING A NEW CANADIAN CRIME DRAMA AND A SLATE OF RETURNING HITS
Visit CBC's new Media Centre for synopses, press releases, hi-res images, video clips and bios: cbc.ca/mediacentre
November 12th 2012 at 19:41
MARK KELLEY'S DEBUT ON CBC'S the fifth estate: A REMARKABLE STORY OF SURVIVAL, DETERMINATION AND LUCK IN CANADA'S NORTH
Left for Dead airs on CBC News' the fifth estate, Friday, Nov. 16 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC-TV
October 31st 2012 at 14:21
HOW A FRAUDULENT CLAIM TO A LOTTERY TICKET CHANGED THE RULES OF THE GAME, AND MADE A GROUP OF ORDINARY GUYS MILLIONAIRES SEVEN YEARS LATER--CBC'S the fifth estate INVESTIGATES
Lucky Seven airs on CBC News' the fifth estate, Friday, Nov. 2 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC-TV
October 17th 2012 at 20:49
The Courageous Lives of Whistleblowers | CBC's the fifth estate Catches Up With Those Who Dared to Speak Out
Whistleblowers: Moment of Truth airs Friday, Oct. 19 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC-TV They have the courage to stand up and speak out when no one else dares, yet the popular perception of whistleblowers is they are doomed...
October 3rd 2012 at 13:48
Canadian Woman Who Preyed on the Lonely Arrested Again for Attempted Murder | CBC'S the fifth estate Presents The Widow's Web
The Widow's Web airs Friday, Oct. 5 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC-TV New developments have materialized in a story the fifth estate first told you in 2005 about a self-made widow - Melissa Friedrich, now Millie Weeks -...
September 25th 2012 at 19:57
Exclusive New Revelations About The Troubled F-35 Program CBC's the fifth estate Tells The Full Story
RUNAWAY FIGHTER airs Friday, Sept. 28 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC-TV September 25, 2012 - It could yet prove to be the most expensive defense purchase in Canadian history--$25 billion and counting.
September 12th 2012 at 16:38
CBC Television Shines This Fall with Top-Notch Original Programming, Proven Acclaimed Formats and Big Canadian Stars
From captivating dramas and engaging live series, to biting comedies and award-winning news and investigative programs, CBC Television offers Canadians a diverse range of entertaining programming this fall.
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).
April 19th 2012 at 14:42
DESPITE CHALLENGES, CBC TV ANNOUNCES A STRONG ROSTER OF CANADIAN SHOWS FOR THE 2012-13 SEASON
Buoyed by very strong ratings last season, CBC Television today announced that 14 Canadian favourites will be returning for the 2012-13 season. ARCTIC AIR, the hit show which debuted to the largest audience for a drama in 15 years, will...
September 28th 2011 at 21:10
CBC-TV's the fifth estate probes the sorry state of Canada's Maritime search and rescue capabilities
On Friday, Sept. 30, at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT), on CBC-TV, the fifth estate’s Linden MacIntyre presents Mayday, a detailed look at the questionable state of Canada’s maritime search and rescue capabilities.