
CanadUan RatUng Systems
The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio Television and Telecommu_ficatio_/s Commission
(CRTC) policy oil violence in television programming
While violence is the most irr_portant col/tent element to be rated, the structure, developed takes into consideration
other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
When setting the VCHIP on the Canadian system, you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the
Canadian French ratings
Canadian EngUi_h m'atings
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
Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable,
C8 or only way to resolve conflict; nor encourage childlen 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
Age PG Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be suitable for younger
chikJren (under the age of 8) because it could contain controversial themes or issues
Over 14 Years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of
14 the storyline, but it must be integral to the development of plot or character Language
usage could be profane arid rludity present within the context of the theme
Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence,
18 wl_ich while re]ated to the development of plot, character or themes, are intended for adult
viewing Could contain graphic language And portrayals of sex and nudity
Canadian F_ench _atings
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General: All 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 a_dience, but
could contain scenes disturbing to childlen under 8 who cannot distinguish between
imaginary and real situatiolls Recommended for viewing with parent
Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequerlt violent scenes and therefore
recommended for viewing with parent
Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence
Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing Could colltain frequent violent scenes and extreme
violence
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