The Fifth Estate

"Where the story doesn't end with the headline"

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.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	The Fifth Estate
First Air Date	January 2, 1976
Last Air Date	March 21, 2025
Seasons	17
Episodes	172
Episode Runtime	1h 0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	Canada
Production Companies
Networks	CBC Television

S51E03

Dying to Recover.

Investigation into for-profit, privately owned residential substance use treatment facilities across Canada that, according to the investigation, operate with little government regulation or oversight, which critics say puts the lives of patients at risk.

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