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Useful adjustment settings Canadian Rating Systems • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming. • While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes. • When setting the V-CHIP on the Canadian system you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the Canadian French ratings. Canadian English ratings Rating Description E Exempt: Includes news, sports, documentaries and other information programming; talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. C C8e Children: Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years. Pays careful attention to themes that could threaten their sense of security and well-being. Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict; nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen. Age G General: Considered acceptable for all age groups. Appropriate viewing for the entire family, contains very little violence, physical, verbal or emotional. PG 14e 18e Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be suitable for younger children (under the age of 8) because it could contain controversial themes or issues. Over 14 Years: Could contain 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 and nudity present within the context of the theme. Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence, which while related to the development of plot, character or themes, are intended for adult viewing. Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity. Canadian French ratings Rating E Exempt programming. Description G General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner. 8anse General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience, but could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real Age situations. Recommended for viewing with parent. 13anse Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for viewing with parent. 16anse Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence. 18anse Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence. 45