What does PG rating mean in Canada?

What does PG rating mean in Canada?

Parental Guidance
Parental Guidance (PG) May not be suitable for all ages. Parental guidance is advised.

What does the PG rating stand for?

Parental Guidance Suggested
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested, Some Material May Not Be Suitable for Children. The film should be investigated further by parents. There may be some content such as language, violence or brief nudity, but they aren’t so intense that more than guidance is suggested.

Which video rating system is used in Canada?

Canadian Home Video Ratings System Canada has no federal rating system for the theatrical release of motion pictures; such controls lie in the jurisdiction of the provinces and is enacted through six film classification boards across the country. However, this system for home video (on cassette, DVD, etc.)

What is the age limit for PG rating?

A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children.

What age is PG in Canada?

PG – Parental Guidance – Parental guidance advised. There is no age restriction but some material may not be suitable for all children. 14A – 14 Accompaniment – Persons under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. 18A – 18 Accompaniment – Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

What is the difference between PG and TV PG?

TV-Y7 (Directed To Older Children) This program is designed for children age 7 and above. TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children.

What is Canada’s R rating?

R – Restricted – Admittance restricted to people 18 years of age or older. A – Adult – Admittance restricted to people 18 years of age or older. Sole purpose of the film is the portrayal of sexually explicit activity and/or explicit violence.

Can a 17 year old see an R rated movie in Canada?

Persons under 18 should view with an adult. No rental or purchase by those under 18. Parents strongly cautioned. Will likely contain: explicit violence; frequent coarse language; sexual activity; and/or horror.

When did PG rating start?

The new ratings system began with four categories: G (general audiences), M (mature audiences, changed in 1969 to PG, parental guidance suggested), R (restricted, no children under 17 allowed without parents or adult guardians), and X (no one under 17 admitted).

Does Canada have a rating system for home movies?

Canadian Home Video Ratings System. Canada has no federal rating system for the theatrical release of motion pictures; such controls lie in the jurisdiction of the provinces and is enacted through six film classification boards across the country.

What does a PG rating mean?

The PG rating indicates, in the view of the Rating Board, that parents may consider some material unsuitable for their children, and parents should make that decision. The more mature themes in some PG-rated motion pictures may call for parental guidance. There may be some profanity and some depictions of violence or brief nudity.

What are the different video rating systems outside Quebec?

However, the five rating systems outside Quebec now all use categories and logos derived from the Canadian Home Video Rating System. In general, the categories are: G – General – Suitable for all ages. PG – Parental Guidance – Parental guidance advised. There is no age restriction but some material may not be suitable for all children.

Is there a PG-13 rating in BC?

Aaron is correct. Here in BC (and all of Canada I believe) there is no PG-13. While you may see PG-13 advertised in movie trailers on TV or YouTube, it is part of the American rating system, not Canada’s. Hope this offers some clarity!