Sharp LC 20S5U Canadian Rating Systems, Canadian French ratings, Canadian English ratings

Useful Features (Continued)

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 programing.

•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-based
		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.
		14e	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.
			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.
			General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience,
⇑		8 anse	but could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between
			imaginary and real situations. Recommended for viewing with parent.
age-based
		13 anse	Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended
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			for viewing with parent.
		16 anse	Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence.
		18 anse	Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme
			violence.

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