CBC Gem

gem.cbc.ca · checked 13 Nov 2026

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YesFree tier

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FreeNo cost · Ad-supported programmingFree
CBC Gem PremiumMonthly · Ad-free videos · CBC News Network live streamC$5.99/mo

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Facts

Website: gem.cbc.ca
Price: Free tier · from C$5.99/mo
Free trial: Not stated
Live streams: The service offers live-stream programming from CBC stations across Canada.
Mobile app: CBC reports that its mobile app has been downloaded more than one million times.
Premium features: Paid subscribers can watch videos without ads and access CBC News Network's live stream.
Price: The Canadian government page states CBC Gem costs $5.99 per month for its paid subscription level.
Privacy controls: Users can adjust browser or device privacy settings to control automatically tracked information.
Privacy data: CBC/Radio-Canada says it collects account details and service-use data, and uses information for personalization, analytics, and administration.
Programming: Its catalogue includes Canadian and international series, movies, children's shows, and programming across several genres.
Security: CBC/Radio-Canada says device information may be used to ensure network security and prevent fraud.
Service limitation: The privacy notice says cookie blockers can disrupt access to video and other product functions.
Support: CBC/Radio-Canada directs privacy concerns to its Privacy Office by email.
Third-party content: CBC/Radio-Canada notes that third-party content and platforms are governed by those third parties' privacy policies.
What it is: CBC Gem is an on-demand video streaming platform focused on Canadian content.

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