Marketplace

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Marketplace’s 50th Anniversary Special
Episode overview
As we celebrate our 50th season, we reveal the tools we use to get the goods and reveal the impact of our investigations.
50x2
Mortgage Fraud
Episode overview
We go undercover to investigate mortgage brokers and real estate agents perpetrating mortgage fraud for a fee, securing commissions by submitting fake documents for approval.
50x3
The Waiting Game
Episode overview
As long wait times cause undue pain and suffering, we investigate why Canadians can't get the surgery they need and explore possible solutions.
50x4
Food Labels / HVAC Scams
Episode overview
We 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.
50x5
Busting Movers
Episode overview
Exclusive 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.
50x6
The Inflation Survival Guide
Episode overview
The 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.
50x7
Retail Tricks / Buzzkill: Balloons
Episode overview
Testing the sizing of Jeans; putting the safety of motorcycle helmets to the test; and eco-friendly alternatives to balloons.
50x8
Getting Schooled
Episode overview
We 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.
50x9
Sodium Shock
Episode overview
We'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
50x10
The People vs. The Phone Giants
Episode overview
We 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.
50x11
Busting Miracle Cures: Hidden Camera Investigation
Episode overview
Investigating 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
50x12
Fraud Fighters
Episode overview
We 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.
50x13
What the Fee?
Episode overview
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.
50x14
The Real Deal on Diamonds
Episode overview
We 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
50x15
Behind Closed Doors: Canada's Rental Crisis
Episode overview
We 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.
50x16
The Secret Sources of Palm Oil / Unleashed: The Truth Behind Dog DNA Kits
Episode overview
We 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.
50x17
The Ultimate Price Check / Pool Scam Exposed
Episode overview
We 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
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Housing Heist: Seniors Scammed out of their Homes
Episode overview
Seniors 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

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