MarketplaceSäsong 53

This series focuses on consumer affairs and news. The regular features include short investigative documentaries, test of products and advertising claims and product warnings.

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14 Episodes

Plastic Alternatives: Eco-Friendly or Eco-Fiction?
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Plastic Alternatives: Eco-Friendly or Eco-Fiction?We all know single-use plastics can be a disaster for the planet—but are so-called “sustainable” alternatives so much better? Marketplace cuts through the greenwashing claims to expose the truth, revealing how companies have swapped one throwaway solution for another.
The Sextortion Network
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The Sextortion NetworkWe expose a network of overseas scammers targeting and blackmailing teens, and in some cases, driving them to suicide within hours of falling into a trap known as ‘sextortion’. We create fake social media profiles to investigate the business behind the blackmail.
The Fraud Factory
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The Fraud FactoryRevealing the inner workings of an investment scam using fake ads to rob Canadians of money.
The Aftermath of AGM Renovations
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The Aftermath of AGM RenovationsCBC investigators go to Bulgaria to meet and confront Ivan, the owner/operator of AGM, who accepted payments from customers and then left Canada with little or no work done. Nothing substantial was accomplished by the expedition.
Investigating Dr. TikTok
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Investigating Dr. TikTokMarketplace searches through hundreds of health videos on TikTok for misinformation.
Deception at the Dealership
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Deception at the DealershipAn undercover spot check at car dealerships reveals misleading advertising for some big brands.
Canada's Worst Commute
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Canada's Worst CommuteMarketplace drives into traffic jams plaguing cities across Canada to crown the country's worst commute, as we reveal the true cost of congestion and the solutions that aren't moving anywhere thanks to a lack of political will.
In Critical Condition
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In Critical ConditionInvestigating Canada's broken emergency care system, with rising wait times and deadly consequences.
Diamonds on a Dime; Bought vs. Got: Restaurant Edition
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Diamonds on a Dime; Bought vs. Got: Restaurant EditionThey look identical to natural diamonds, but are lab diamonds changing the jewelry game or just the price tag? We reveal what’s really behind that sparkle; testing fast food marketing from popular restaurants to find out which chains come up short.
Grocery Gridlock
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Grocery GridlockWhy are grocery prices so high? One reason may be property controls, a powerful tool used by big grocers to block competition and control local markets across Canada. We break down how it works, how it affects your wallet and how you can fight back.
The Maple Makeover: Where is our food really from?
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The Maple Makeover: Where is our food really from?Marketplace exposes some popular foods that might seem Canadian but are actually made in the U.S. We reveal what to look for an how to guarantee what you buy is made here at home with Canadian ingredients.
Sunscreen Secrets
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Sunscreen SecretsWe reveal you may not be getting what the companies are selling when it comes to the SPF number on your sunscreen due to the subjective ways it's tested. Plus, we debunk some common sun myths and share the essential steps to protect your skin.
Customer Disservice: Telecom Edition
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Customer Disservice: Telecom EditionMarketplace puts the country’s top telecom companies to the test after hearing from so many about poor customer service. We speak with call centre insiders who say a lack of training, job outsourcing and sales pressures are contributing to the decline in service.
What’s Wrong with Your Rights?
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What’s Wrong with Your Rights?We put your consumer rights and protections to the test. Our high-pressure trivia will ask what you know, and our online scavenger hunt will challenge you to know more. Watch competitive debaters call out the system and each other, as we demand better from politicians across the country.