Version
2
URI:
http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/CA/CBSC/2
Last verified:
2017-07-27
Organization:
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Name:
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
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Type of Organization:
Trade
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Contact Information:
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
P.O. Box 3265, Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6H8
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Web Site:
http://www.cbsc.ca/
Scope:
This rating system has been adopted in these regions for the
specified usage:
Region |
Distribution media |
Viewing Environments |
CANADA |
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TV
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Home
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Theater
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Broadcast
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other
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Notes:
This system is for use by English-language broadcasters only.
Ratings:
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Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
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Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
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HAC Ordinal: |
0 |
Definition
C
:
Children
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
As this programming is intended for younger children under the age of 8 years, it
will pay careful attention to themes which could threaten their sense of
security and well-being. As programming for children requires particular caution
in the depiction of violence, there will be no realistic scenes of violence.
Depictions of aggressive behaviour will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that
are clearly imaginary and unrealistic in nature.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
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Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
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HAC Ordinal: |
0 |
Definition
E
:
Exempt does not require an on-screen classification icon and broadcasters are not required
to encode a rating into the broadcast signal.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
Exempt programming includes news, sports, documentaries and other information programming;
talk shows, music videos, and variety programming
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
8 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
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Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
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HAC Ordinal: |
2 |
Definition
C8 Children Over 8 Years
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
his classification is applied to children’s programming that is generally considered
acceptable for youngsters 8 years and over to view on their own. It is suggested
that a parent/guardian co-view programming assigned this classification with younger
children under the age of 8.
Programming with this designation adheres to the provisions of the Children’s section
of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ (CAB) Violence Code. These include not
portraying violence as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict;
or encouraging children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen.
Programming within this classification might deal with themes which could be unsuitable
for younger children. References to any such controversial themes shall be discreet
and sensitive to the 8-12 year age range of this viewing group.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
8 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
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HAC Ordinal: |
4 |
Definition
G
:
General acceptable for all age groups. Appropriate viewing for the entire family.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
This programming intended for a broad, general audience. While not designed specifically
for children, it is understood that younger viewers may
be part of the audience. Therefore programming within this classification shall contain
very little violence, either physical, verbal or emotional.
It will be sensitive to themes which could threaten a younger child’s sense of security,
and will depict no realistic scenes of violence which
minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
8 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
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Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
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HAC Ordinal: |
6 |
Definition
PG
:
Parental Guidance while intended for a general audience, may not be suitable for younger children (under
the age of 8)
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
This programming, while intended for a general audience, may not be suitable for younger
children (under the age of 8). Parents/guardians
should be aware that there might be content elements which some could consider inappropriate
for unsupervised viewing by children in the
8-13 age range.
Programming within this classification might address controversial themes or issues.
Cognizant that pre-teens and early teens could be part
of this viewing group, particular care must be taken not to encourage imitational
behaviour, and consequences of violent actions shall not be
minimized.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
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Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
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HAC Ordinal: |
14 |
Definition
14
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Over 14 Years might not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens
and early teens without parent/guardian supervision, as programming with this classification
could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
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Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
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HAC Ordinal: |
90 |
Definition
18
:
18 years and older. Intended for viewers 18 years and older.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
This classification applies to programming which could contain any or
all of the following content elements which would make the program unsuitable for
viewers under the age of 18.
Reasons and Content Descriptors:
C
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might contain occasional comedic, unrealistic depictions
As programming for children requires particular caution in the depiction of violence,
there will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behaviour
will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary and unrealistic
in nature.
C8
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infrequent, discreet, of low intensity, and shall portray the consequences of violence.
any realistic depictions will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity, and shall
portray the consequences of violence.
violence portrayed must be within the context of the storyline or character development.
might include mild physical violence, comedic violence, comic horror, special effects;
fantasy, supernatural, or animated violence
G
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minimal, infrequent
may contain comedic, unrealistic depictions. Contains no frightening special effects
not required by storyline
PG
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consequences of violent actions shall not be minimized.
Any depiction of conflict and/or aggression will be limited and moderate; it might
include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence
Any such depictions should not be pervasive, and must be justified within the context
of theme, storyline or character development
14
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might contain intense scenes of violence
while violence could be one of the dominant elements of the storyline, it must be
integral to the development of plot or character
18
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might contain depictions of violence, which while integral to the development of plot,
character or themes, are intended for
adult viewing, and thus are not suitable for audiences under 18 years of age.
C
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None
Not provided C8
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None
Not provided PG
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could possibly contain brief scenes of nudity; might have limited and discreet sexual
references or content when appropriate to the storyline or theme
Not provided 14
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might include scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity within the context of narrative
or theme
Not provided 18
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might contain explicit portrayals of sex and/or nudity
Not provided
C
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no offensive language
Not provided C8
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no profanity; might have infrequent use of language which may be considered by some
to be socially offensive or discriminatory, and then only if employed within the context
of storyline or character development.
G
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may contain offensive slang; no profanity
Not provided PG
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might contain infrequent and mild profanity; might contain mildly suggestive language
Not provided 14
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could possibly include strong or frequent use of profanity
Not provided 18
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might contain graphic language
Not provided
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