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Dimension: 140 X 215 mm
[3] 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 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.
[i] Canadian English ratings
Rating Description
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 conflict; 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.
Age 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.
[ii] Canadian French ratings
Rating Description
G
General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be
integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner.
Age
8
+
General but inadvisable 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.
13
+
Over 13 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended
for viewing with parent.
16
+ Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence.
18
+
Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes
and extreme violence.
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)
