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Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or
sexual content.
General programming, suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14.
Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early
teens.
18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme
violence.
E
C
C8+
G
P G
14+
18+
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CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART
CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART
E
G
8 ANS+
13ANS+
16ANS+
18ANS+
Exempt - Exempt programming.
General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence
content is minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but
contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent
scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of
violence or intense violence.
18+ ans Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
