Sharp LC 13SH4U, LC-15SH4U, LC-20SH4U Canadian Rating Systems, Canadian English ratings, Canadian French ratings

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

	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.
			Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable,
		C8e	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.
			Over 14 Years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of
		14e	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,
		18e	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

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.
	8anse	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.
Age
	13anse	Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore
		recommended for viewing with parent.
	16anse	Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence.
	18anse	Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme
		violence.