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.
In 2003, the MFCB revamped its classification system, expanding it from four levels to five (G, PG, 14A, 18A, R), adopting a similar approach used by other rating boards in Canada and various provinces.