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Appendix
8.1.4 Canadian - English Ratings (age-based)
8.1.5 Canadian - French Ratings (age-based)
Rating Description
E
(exempt)
News, sports, documentaries, other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, variety
programming
C
(children)
For younger children under the age of eight years;
pays close attention to themes that could
threaten their sense of security and well-being
C8+
(children over 8)
Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred,
acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict; nor
encourages children to imitate dangerous acts
they may see on the screen
G
(general)
Acceptable for all age groups; contains very little
violence, physical, verbal or emotional
PG
(parental guidance)
For general audience but may not be suitable for
younger children (under the age of eight); could
contain controversial themes or issues
14+
(children over 14)
Contains themes where violence is one of the
dominant elements of the storyline but it must be
integral to the development of plot or character;
language usage could be profane; limited nudity
present within the context of the theme
18+
(adults)
Contains depictions of violence related to the
development of plot, character or themes
intended for adult viewing; could contain graphic
language and portrayals of sex and nudity
Rating Description
E News, sports, documentaries, other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, variety
programming
G All ages and children, contains minimal direct
violence, but may be integrated into the plot in a
humorous or unrealistic manner
8ans+ General but inadvisable for young children; may
be viewed by a wide public audience but could
contain scenes disturbing to children under eight
who cannot distinguish between imaginary and
real situations; view with parent
13ans+ Contains scenes of frequent violent scenes and
therefore recommended for viewing with parent
16ans+ Contains frequent violent scenes and intense
violence
18ans+ Only for adult viewing; contains frequent violent
scenes and extreme violence
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