Ontario Film Review Board
The Ontario Film Review Board (OFRB) is an authority in the Canadian province of Ontario that is responsible for age ratings . Only films are rated; the American Entertainment Software Rating Board is responsible for video games .
Area of responsibility
The age ratings in Canada are generally set locally in the provinces . The OFRB is responsible for feature films and DVDs for Ontario, but cinema and DVD approvals may vary for a single film. The OFRB is not responsible for TV, but the Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
Approvals
- G (Suitable for All) - approved for all age groups.
- PG (Parental Guidance Advised) - The medium contains scenes that may not be suitable for younger children. Advice from the parents (discussions after watching, etc.) is therefore considered useful.
- 14A (Persons younger than 14 years must be accompanied by an Adult) - under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- 18A (Persons younger than 18 years must be accompanied by an Adult) - under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- R (Restricted to persons 18 years of age or over) - released from 18 years.