Canadian Rating Systems
•The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian
,,While violence is the most important content etement to be rated, the slructure developed takes into consideration other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes
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Canadian English ratings
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Children: intended for younger children under the age of 8 years Pays carefu! attention to themes that could threaten lheir sense of security and
Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the'pr'e{'erred,accepiable. '
or only way to resolve conflict; nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen.
G
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General: Considered acceptable for all age groups Appropriate viewing for the entire family contains very little violence, physical, verbal or emotional
Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be suitable for younger chltdren (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
the storyline, but it must be integral to the development ol plot or characler 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. which while related to the development of plot. character or themes, are intended Ior adult viewing Could conlain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity
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G
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Age
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18arts +
General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into Ihe plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner
General but tnadvisabte for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience but COutd contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary and reaI situa!!.ons. Recommended for viewing with parent
Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violenl scenes and there{ore recommended lot viewing with parent
Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence
Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence,
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