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G
(General Audience)
Programming considered acceptable for all age groups. While
not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be
part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either
physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a
younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss
over the effects of violent acts. Other Content Guidelines: There may be some
inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.
C8+
(Children 8 and Older)
Programming generally considered acceptable for children
8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not
be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or
encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television.
Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity
and will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines: There will
be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.
C
(Children)
Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines:
Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children’s sense of
security and well being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions
of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly
imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other Content Guidelines: There will
be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System
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Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
18+
(Adults)
Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained
violence or extremely violent scenes. 16+ (Viewers 16 and over) Programming
is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains frequent scenes of
violence or intensely violent scenes.
13+
(Viewers 13 and over)
Programming may not be suitable for children under
the age of 13. This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more
scenes that are violent enough to affect them. Viewing in the company of an adult
is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13.
8+
(Viewers 8 and over)
Not recommended for young children. This program
is suitable for most audiences, but it contains mild or occasional violence that
could upset young children. Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore
recommended for young children (under the age of 8) who do not distinguish
between reality and imagination.
G
(General Audience)
This program is suitable for audiences of all ages. It
contains no violence, or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is
presented in a humorous manner, as a caricature, or in an unrealistic way.
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