The Passionate Eye is a Canadian documentary television series—and online playlist—that showcases documentary programming from around the world focusing on topics of news, current affairs, politics, and social issues.
[4] The program was originally hosted by Michaëlle Jean,[5] who left the position when she was appointed the new Governor General of Canada effective September 27, 2005.
[6] The series eventually dropped the "Sunday" and "Monday" from its heading when it began to air episodes more regularly into its third decade.
The show formerly also aired on CBC Television's main network, but was replaced by Doc Zone and later Firsthand.
The Passionate Eye continues to air on CBC News Network several times a week.