Canadian English Language ratingsThe Canadian English Language ratings are tier TVprograms in English broadcast in Canada.
Option
C (Programming intended for
chil&en under the age of 8)
C8+ (Programming generally
considered acceptable for
chil&en aged 8 and older to
watch on their own)
G (General Audience)
PG (Parental Guidance)
14+ (Programming contains
themes or content which may
not be suitable for viewers
under the age of 14)
18+ (Adult)
Description
There will be no realistic
scenes of violence or no
offensive language, nudity or
sexual content. Careful
attention is paid to themes,
which could threaten
children's sense of security
and well-being.
Violence will not be portrayed
as the preferred, acceptable, or
only way to resolve conflict;
or children will not be
encouraged to imitate
dangerous acts which they
may see on television. There
will be no profanity, nudity or
sexual content.
Will contain very little
violence, either physical or
verbal oremotional. There
may be some inoffensive
slang, no profimity and no
nudity.
Programming intended for a
general audience but which
may not be suitable for
younger children. Parents may
consider some content
inappropriate for unsupervised
viewing by children aged 8 -
13.
Parents are strongly cautioned
to exercise discretion in
permitting viewing by pre-
teens and early teens.
May contain violence integral
to the development of the plot,
character or theme, intended
for adult audiences. May
contain graphic language and
explicit portrayals of nudity
and.or sex.
Canadian French Language ratingsThe Canadian French Language ratings are tier TVprograms in French broadcast in Canada.

Option

G (General)

8 ans+ (8+ General Not
recommended for young
children)
Description
Programming intended for
audience of all ages. Contains
no violence, or the violence it
contains isminimal or is
depicted appropriately with
humor or caricature or in an
unrealistic manner.
Programming intended for a
broad audience but contains
light or occasional violence
that could disturb young
children. Viewing with an
adult is recommended for
young children (under the age
of 8).
13 ans+ (Programming may Viewing with an adult is
not suitable for children under strongly recommended for
the age of 13) children under the age of 13.
16 ans+ (Programming is not Contains frequent scenes of
suitable for children under the violence or intense violence.
age of 16)
18 ans+ (Programming Contains constant violence or
restricted to adults) scenes of extreme violence.
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