In 2003, MFCB classifications were changed its classification system from four tiers to five (G, PG, 14A, 18A, R), using the same symbols as the Canadian Home Video Rating System and the boards of B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and the Maritimes.
The MFCB's categorization framework was revised in 2003, transitioning from a four-tier system to a five-tier one (G, PG, 14A, 18A, R), mirroring those used by other rating boards.