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Rating
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System
18+
Adults.
Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence, language, and
sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain
violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences. Other
Content Guidelines: May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.
14+
Viewers 14 and over.
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. Violence Guidelines: May contain intense scenes of violence. Could deal with
mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May contain scenes of
nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of profanity.
PG
Parental Guidance.
Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for
younger children (under the age of 8). Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised
viewing by children aged 8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of conflict and/or aggression will be
limited and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other Content Guidelines:
May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language. Could also contain brief scenes of
nudity.
G
General Audience.
Programming considered acceptable for all ages 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.
Canada V-Chip Ratings
Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French.
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