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The Canadian Home Video Rating System (CHVRS) is a rating classification system applied to home video products such as DVDs. It is administered by the Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association (CMPDA). Ratings are "averaged" from those assigned by participating provincial film boards (all except Quebec), and applied by the distributor to home video packaging.

While the CHVRS is a voluntary industry classification, various provinces may incorporate it into provincial legislation regarding home video sales and rentals, and it is found on most commercial products. Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Maritime provinces have regulations requiring CHVRS labelling or the equivalent, while BC, Alberta and Ontario do not, although most or all provinces have additional regulations regarding the labelling and display of adult video material.

In Quebec, a separate classification system is in effect under provincial law and administered by the . All home video products sold in that province must be appropriately labelled.

The CHV rating system is as follows:

G - Suitable for viewing by all ages.
PG - Parental guidance advised. Theme or content may not be suitable for all children.
14A - Suitable for people 14 years of age or older. Those under 14 should view with an adult. No rental or purchase by those under 14. Parents cautioned. May contain violence, coarse language and/or sexually suggestive scenes.
18A - Suitable for people 18 years of age or older. 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.
R - Restricted to 18 years and older. No rental or purchase by those under 18. Contents not suitable for minors. Contains frequent sexual activity, brutality/graphic violence, intense horror, and/or other disturbing content.
E - Exempt. Contains material not subject to classification, such as documentaries, nature, travel, music, arts and culture, sports and leisure, educational and instructional information.

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