British Columbia Film Classification Office

The British Columbia Film Classification Office is part of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority in the Canadian province of British Columbia under the Motion Picture Act (MP Act) of BC. The BCFCO film ratings are also used by Saskatchewan under the terms of a bilateral agreement. Beginning on January 1, 1997, the BCFCO used the following motion picture rating system (based on the Canadian Home Video Rating System) for theatrical releases:

Titles in the "Restricted" and "Adult" categories have labelling and/or display restrictions under the Motion Picture Act for home video retailing purposes, but not those rated 18A or below.

The B.C. Film Classification Office originated the restricted cougar symbol in the 1970s as an icon that audiences could easily associate with the "Restricted" category. The B.C. Film Classification Office chose the cougar not only for its dramatic presence but also its significance as the largest wild cat native to BC.

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