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Canadian rating systems _ : __:
,, The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) policy on violence in television programming
• While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other
program content like _anguage, nudity, sexuality and mature themes
• When setting the V-CHIP on the Canadian system you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the Canadian
French ratings
Canadian English ratings
E Exempt: _ncludes news, sports, documentaries and other information programming; talk shows,
music videos, and variety programming.
Children: lntended for younger children under the age of 8 years Pays careful attention to themes
C that could threaten their sense of security and well-being.
Children over 8 years aid: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable, or only
C8+ way to resolve conffict; nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on
the screen.
General: Considered acceptable for all age groups Appropriate viewing for the entire fami{y,
G
contains very tittleviolence, physical, verbal or emotional
Age
Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, bul may not be suitabie for younger children
PG (under the age of 8) because it could contain controversial themes or issues.
Over t4 Years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the
14+ staryline, but it must be integral to the development of plot or character Language usage could be
profane and nudity present within the context of the theme
Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence, which
18+ white related to the development of plot, character or themes, are intended for adair v_ewing
Could contain graphic fanguage and portrayals of sex and nudity
,, if you setect "G", this will automatically b_ock the higher ratings "PG', "14+" and "18+"
Canadian French ratings
E Exempt programming
G General: Atl ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into the
plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner
General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience, but could
8ans+ contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real
Age situations Recommended for viewing with parent
Over 13 years: Could contain scenes el frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for
13ans+ viewing with parent
16arts+ Over 16 years: Coutd contain frequent viola nt scenes and intense via{once
1Sans+ Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme
violence
• Ifyou select "Sans+", this will automatically block the higher ratings "13ans+", "16arts+" and "18ans+"
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