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Canada
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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 language, 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.
Can.English Ratings
E (Exempt) Includes news, sports, documentaries and
other information programming; talk shows,
music videos, and variety programming.
C (Children) Intended for younger children under the
age of 8 years. Pays careful attention to
themes that could threaten their sense of
security and well-being.
C8+
(Children over 8
years old)
Contains no portrayal of violence as the
preferred, acceptable, or only way to
resolve conict; nor encourage children
to imitate dangerous acts which they
may see on the screen.
G (General) Considered acceptable for all age
groups. Appropriate viewing for the
entire family, contains very little violence,
physical, verbal or emotional.
PG
(Parental Guidance)
Intended for a general audience, but
may not be suitable for younger children
(under the age of 8) because it could
contain controversial themes or issues.
14+ (Over 14 years)
Could contain themes where violence
is one of the dominant elements of the
storyline, 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.
18+ (Adults) Intended for viewers 18 years and older
and might contain depictions of violence,
which while related to the development
of plot, character or themes, are intended
for adult viewing. Could contain graphic
language and portrayals of sex and nudity.
Can.French Ratings
E (Exempt) Exempt programming.
G (General) All ages and children, contains minimal
direct violence, but may be integrated
into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic
manner.
8ans+
(General but inad-
visable for young
children)
May be viewed by a wide public audience,
but could contain scenes disturbing to
children under 8 who cannot distinguish
between imaginary and real situations.
Recommended for viewing with parent.
13ans+
(Over 13 years)
Could contain scenes of frequent violent
scenes and therefore recommended for
viewing with parent.
16ans+
(Over 16 years)
Could contain frequent violent scenes
and intense violence.
18ans+
(Over 18 years)
Only for adult viewing. Could contain
frequent violent scenes and extreme
violence.
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