The Fifth EstateSeason 41
Each week the fifth estate brings in-depth investigations that matter to Canadians – delivering a dazzling parade of political leaders, controversial characters and ordinary people whose lives were touched by triumph or tragedy.
Where to Watch The Fifth Estate • Season 41
17 Episodes
- Canada in Iraq : The Hidden WarE1
Canada in Iraq : The Hidden WarOne of the largest decisions weighing on the shoulders of prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau is what role, if any, should Canada play in the war against ISIS. And how will Canadians know whether their efforts are having the intended results? Do we really know what our troops are doing in Iraq? Do we even know whether Coalition airstrikes are hitting intended targets?Bob Mckeown reports from the front lines of Canada's war in Iraq and Syria. - The Fire Within: The Secret Battles of Female FirefightersE2
The Fire Within: The Secret Battles of Female FirefightersTheirs is a reputation forged in fire -- built on bravery, dedication and danger. But privately, there’s a dark side; a burning secret inside so many fire halls across the country. Female firefighters who spoke to the fifth estate say they are being bullied and harassed on the job. Despite this they keep fighting, and across the country young women are signing up to become firefighters, driven by the fire within. - Vitamins and Supplements: Magic PillsE3
Vitamins and Supplements: Magic PillsAs many as three out of four Canadians use natural health products. From herbal remedies to minerals, vitamins and other supplements, it’s a billion dollar industry that includes everyone from Big Pharma to Mom and Pop operations. They're products packed with promises, but what’s actually in the bottle? Could we be taking too much? And could they actually be harmful to your health? - School Of SecretsE4
School Of SecretsIt took the University of British Columbia more than a year and a half to act against a grad student, despite mounting complaints of harassment or sexual assault by at least six women on campus. The women say Dmitry Mordvinov, a 28-year old PHD student in the history department, committed a wide range of offensive acts against them from inappropriate touching to sexual assault. Mordvinov was quietly expelled and told the fifth estate he's appealing. The fifth estate takes you inside the story of the women’s fight to have their allegations taken seriously. Right after we reported the details of our story online UBC issued a "Response to the fifth estate program" and a public apology. "I want to apologize to the women in these cases who feel they have been let down by our university," Martha Piper, interim president and vice-chancellor, said in a statement issued online. - Aftermath: How Paris Changed The WorldE5
Aftermath: How Paris Changed The WorldA special fifth estate investigation – with teams across the globe: Gillian Findlay in Turkey, Mark Kelley in France and Adrienne Arsenault in Belgium. How Europe plans to dismantle the deadly terror network and what the Paris attacks mean for Ottawa's ambitious plans to bring in tens of thousands of refugees. One famous family's story of hope and endurance. - A Mother's TrialE6
A Mother's TrialThe troubling story of two teenaged brothers from Ottawa that caught everyone's attention. They were the sons of Canada’s consul-general in Miami. So how did these two Canadian teens get caught up in the dark side ofMiami's drug scene? One dead in a drug deal gone wrong, the other charged as his accomplice – and now behind bars and in front of the courts, facing the potential of life in prison. With crime scene pictures, courtroom video and exclusive interviews the fifth estate takes you inside one mother's struggle to save the one son she has left. - Nightmare In IndonesiaE7
Nightmare In IndonesiaNeil Bantleman and his wife were in search of adventure when they went to teach at a prestigious private school in Jakarta. But then came the horrifying accusation from a parent who believed her boy had been sexually abused by staff at the school. It set off an never-ending nightmare for the two Canadians. Last April, Neil Bantleman was convicted of sex assault. Though he won on appeal, he now awaits the ruling of Indonesia's top court and prays that one day they will be free to leave Indonesia and put to rest the terrible nightmare. - After the Cameras Went AwayE10
After the Cameras Went AwayA look at stories the show first investigated decades ago: a miner's daughter searches for answers about a dangerous powder; a famed bank robber meets a surprising fate; and an accused war criminal deported from Canada ends up at the center of a precedent-setting court case in the U.S. - Stolen TreasuresE17
Stolen TreasuresThree tales of stolen treasures: A hunt across two continents for the true owner of a Modigliani masterpiece that may have been looted by the Nazis during World War II. The first television interview with one of Canada’s most prolific art thieves, John Mark Tillmann -- he stole an estimated 10,000 items and the Mountie who tracked him down called him a “kleptomaniac with taste.” And on the frontlines with Canada’s little-known wildlife cops, who are tackling a $30 billion illegal trade in everything from reptile parts, plants, tusks and ivory.