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Canadian Rating Systems
o The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming,
o 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.
o 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
Exempt: Includes news, sports, documentaries and other information programming; talk
shows, music videos, and variety prograr_/ming.
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C Children: htended for younger children under the age of 8 years, Pays careful attention to
themes that could threaten their sense of security and welPbeing.
Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of viobnce as the preferred, acceptable,
C8 b or only way to resolve conflict; nor encourage children to imitale dangerous acts which
they may see on the screen.
Age G Generak Considered acceptable for all age groups, Appropriate viewing for the entire
family, contains very little viobnce, 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.
Over 14 Years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant ebments of
14 b 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,
Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence,
18 b which while related to the (Jevelopment of plot, character or themes, are intended for adult
viewing. Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity,
Canadian French ratings
Age
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G
Sans b
13ans b
16ans b
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Exempt programming.
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 audience, but
could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between
imaginary and real situations, Recommended for viewing with parent.
Over 13 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for
viewing with parent.
Over 16 years: Could contain frequent viobnt scenes and intense viobnce,
Over 18 years: Only for aduk viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme
violence,
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