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Using the TV’s Features
18 Chapter 3
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 behaviour 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 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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