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Canadian English Language ratings
The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in English broadcast in Canada.
Ratings
C
(Programming intended for children
under age 8)
G
(General Audience)
C8+
(Programming generally considered
acceptable for children 8 years and over
to watch on their own)
PG
(Parental Guidance)
14+
(Programming contains themes or
content which may not be suitable for
viewers under the age of 14.)
18+
(Adult)
E
(Exempt)
Explanations
There will be no realistic scenes of violence or no offensive language, nudity or sexual
content. Careful attention is paid to themes, which could threaten children’s sense of
security and well-being.
These programs contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. There
may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.
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. There
will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.
Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger
children. Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by
children aged 8–13.
Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens
and early teens.
These programs contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or
theme, intended for adult audiences. They may contain graphic language and explicit
portrayals of nudity and/or sex.
Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information
programming; talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
Note
The E (Exempt) rating is not shown in the menu.
Canadian French Language ratings
The Canadian French Language ratings are for TV programs in French broadcast in Canada.
Ratings
G
(General)
8 ans+
(8+ General - Not recommended for
young children)
13 ans+
(Programming may not suitable for
children under the age of 13.)
16 ans+
(Programming is not suitable for
children under the age of 16.)
18 ans+
(Programming restricted to adults)
E
(Exempt)
Explanations
Programming intended for audience of all ages. These programs contain no violence, or
the violence they contain is minimal or is depicted appropriately with humor or caricature
or in an unrealistic manner.
Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence that
could disturb young children. Viewing with an adult is recommended for young children
(under the age of 8).
Viewing with an adult is strongly recommended for children under 13.
These programs contain frequent scenes of violence or intense violence.
These programs contain constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
Exempt programming.
Note
The E (Exempt) rating is not shown in the menu.