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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.
Canadian English ratings
Canadian French ratings
Rating Description
Age
E Exempt programming.
GGeneral: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into the plot in a
humorous or unrealistic manner.
8 ans+ 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 ans+ Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for viewing
with parent.
16 ans+ Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence.
18 ans+ Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence.
Rating Description
Age
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 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.
GGeneral: 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.
Watching TV
Example: If you select “G”, this will automatically block the higher ratings “PG”, “14+” and “18+”.
Example: If you select “8 ans+”, this will automatically block the higher ratings “13 ans+”, “16 ans+” and “18 ans+”.
Canadian English ratings
1Repeat steps 1 and 2 in TV Parental Guidelines
(TV Guidelines).
2Select “CAN ENG Rating”, then press ▶ or ENTER.
Press ▲/▼ to select E, C, C8+, G, PG, 14+ or 18+,
then press ENTER.
3Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
Canadian French ratings
1Repeat steps 1 and 2 in TV Parental Guidelines
(TV Guidelines).

2

Select “CAN FRE Rating”, then press
▶ or
ENTER.
Press ▲/▼ to select E ,G, 8 ans+, 13 ans+, 16 ans+
or 18 ans+, then press ENTER.
3Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.
How to temporarily release the V-Chip block
The V-Chip block is working and censors a broadcast,
“This program has been blocked!” displays.
1Press MUTE while the V-Chip is working and then
the password entering menu displays.
2Enter your 4-digit password with 0–9, then press
ENTER.
At this time V-Chip block temporarily releases.
Reactivating the temporarily released V-Chip block
Method 1: Change to the other channel.
Method 2: Switch off the TV power.
NOTE
• Performing any of the two above will activate the V-Chip
block.
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