Useful adjustment settings
Canadian Rating Systems
,,The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian
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
Canadian English ratings
EExempt: Includes news, sports, documentaries and other information programming; talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
CChildren: Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years. Pays careful attention to themes that could threaten their sense of security and
Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable,
C8÷ or only way to resolve conflict; nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen.
Age | G | General: | Considered | acceptable | for all age groups. Appropriate viewing for | the entire | ||||
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| family, contains | very little violence, physical, verbal or emotional. |
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| PG | Parental | Guidance: | Intended | for | a general audience, | but may not be | suitable | for younger | |
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| 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 elements of
14÷ 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÷ 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.
Canadian French ratings
E | Exempt programming. |
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G | into the plot in a humorous | or unrealistic manner. |
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| General | but inadvisable for | young children: | May be viewed | by | a wide public | audience, but | |||
8ans÷ | could | contain | scenes disturbing to children | under 8 who | cannot | distinguish | between | |||
Age | imaginary | and | real situations. Recommended | for viewing | with parent. |
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13ans÷ | Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore | |||||||||
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16ans÷ | Over | 16 years: | Could contain frequent violent scenes and | intense violence. |
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| Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme | |||||||||
18ans÷ | violence. |
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