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Canadian Ratings (Eng)
Use CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) to block any type of
movie and television program in Canada that you feel
might be inappropriate in its content.
1. Use the CURSOR PAD A, • to select the
CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG) category that you
want to block.
2. Press SELECT to block the CANADIAN RATINGS
(ENG) that you have selected. Once rating is
selected, for example C8+, all movies and
television programs rated C8+ and higher (G,PG,
14+ and 18+) will be blocked automatically.
3. Press EXIT to quit the menu or select CANADIAN
RATINGS (ENG) to return to the previous menu.
Canadian Ratings English Table
C 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.
C8+ 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.
G General 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.
PG Parental Guidance - 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 ages 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.
14+ 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.
18+ Adult - 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.
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