You can watch live broadcasts of The National on CBC Gem, as well as the previously aired episodes on demand.
Please note The National does not air on Saturdays, and therefore there will not be a video on demand episode available on Sundays.
Video On Demand
The video on demand episode can be found here on gem.cbc.ca, or on the CBC Gem app by searching for 'The National', and is posted around 1:30 am EST.
- A free CBC Gem account is required to access this content.
- Posted episodes will remain online for a period of 48 hrs.
- Please note The National does not air on Saturdays.
Live
You can also watch The National as it airs via our regional live television streams at gem.cbc.ca/live or in the LIVE section of the CBC Gem app.
Without signing in, you will have access to the Ottawa live stream.
If you are signed in with a free or premium account, you will have access to live streams from 14 regions around Canada.
As well, you can watch a standalone live stream at 9 p.m. EST here on gem.cbc.ca or under NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS in the LIVE section of the CBC Gem app.
And lastly, if for some reason you cannot access The National on Gem, you can watch The National on YouTube.
Visit The National’s YouTube page to see episodes, popular segments, and more.