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Ratings in Canada
Sony’s predetermined ratings
These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined based on
the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view certain
programs, as follows:
For descriptions of Child, Youth, and Y.Adult (Young Adult)
ratings, see the following custom rating options.
Canadian English Language ratings
The Canadian English Language ratings are for TV programs in
English broadcast in Canada.
Canadian French Language ratings
The Canadian French Language ratings are for TV programs in
French broadcast in Canada.
Option Description
Child Suitable for children under the age of 8.
Viewable Canadian English Language ratings:
C and G
Viewable Canadian French Language ratings:
G
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-G, and
TV-NR
Youth Suitable for children aged 8 and older.
Viewable Canadian English Language ratings:
C, G, C8+, and PG
Viewable Canadian French Language ratings:
G and 8 ans+
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-
G, TV-PG, and TV-NR
Y.Adult
(Young Adult) Suitable for children aged 14 and older.
Viewable Canadian English Language ratings:
C, G, C8+, PG, and 14+
Viewable Canadian French Language ratings:
G, 8 ans+, and 13 ans+
Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-
G, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-NR
Option Description
C (Programming
intended for children
under the age of 8) 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.
C8+ (Programming
generally considered
acceptable for children
aged 8 and older to
watch on their own) Violence will not be portrayed as the
preferred, acceptable, or only way to
resolve conflict; or children will not be
encouraged to imitate dangerous acts
which they may see on television.
There will be no profanity, nudity or
sexual content.
G (General Audience) Will contain very little violence, either
physical or verbal or emotional. 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 aged 8 – 13.
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.
18+ (Adult) May contain violence integral to the
development of the plot, character or
theme, intended for adult audiences.
May contain graphic language and
explicit portrayals of nudity and/or
sex.
Option Description
G (General) Programming intended for audiences
of all ages. Contains no violence, or
the violence it contains is minimal or is
depicted appropriately with humor or
caricature or in an unrealistic manner.
8 ans+ (8+ General –
Not recommended for
young children) 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).
13 ans+
(Programming may
not be suitable for
children under the age
of 13) Viewing with an adult is strongly
recommended for children under the
age of 13.
16 ans+
(Programming is not
suitable for children
under the age of 16) Contains frequent scenes of violence
or intense violence.
18 ans+
(Programming
restricted to adults) Contains constant violence or scenes
of extreme violence.
Option Description