Canadian English Language ratings

The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in English broadcast in Canada.

Ratings

Explanations

 

 

C

There will be no realistic scenes of violence or no offensive language, nudity or sexual

(Programming intended for children

content. Careful attention is paid to themes, which could threaten children’s sense of

under age 8)

security and well-being.

G

These programs contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. There

(General Audience)

may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.

C8+

Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict;

(Programming generally considered

or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. There

acceptable for children 8 years and over

will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.

to watch on their own)

 

PG

Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger

(Parental Guidance)

children. Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by

 

children aged 8–13.

14+

Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens

(Programming contains themes or

and early teens.

content which may not be suitable for

 

viewers under the age of 14.)

 

18+

These programs contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or

(Adult)

theme, intended for adult audiences. They may contain graphic language and explicit

 

portrayals of nudity and/or sex.

E

Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information

(Exempt)

programming; talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

Note

The E (Exempt) rating is not shown in the menu.

Canadian French Language ratings

The Canadian French Language ratings are for TV programs in French broadcast in Canada.

Ratings

Explanations

G

Programming intended for audience of all ages. These programs contain no violence, or

(General)

the violence they contain is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature

 

or in an unrealistic manner.

8 ans+

Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that

(8+ General - Not recommended for

could disturb young children. Viewing with an adult is recommended for young children

young children)

(under the age of 8).

13 ans+

Viewing with an adult is strongly recommended for children under 13.

(Programming may not suitable for

 

children under the age of 13.)

 

16 ans+

These programs contain frequent scenes of violence or intense violence.

(Programming is not suitable for

 

children under the age of 16.)

 

18 ans+

These programs contain constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

(Programming restricted to adults)

 

E

Exempt programming.

(Exempt)

 

Note

The E (Exempt) rating is not shown in the menu.

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