Contributed surplus (Schedule of Contributed Surplus) (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
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| Balance | $ 4,317 | $ 6,343 |
| Share-based compensation - stock options vested | 1,138 | 1,182 |
| Stock options exercised | 95 | 391 |
| Balance | 6,448 | 4,317 |
| Contributed Surplus [Member] | ||
| Balance | 6,504 | 6,375 |
| Share-based compensation - stock options vested | 1,138 | 1,182 |
| Share-based compensation - DSUs vested | 290 | |
| Share-based compensation - Reclassification of DSUs | 955 | |
| Stock options exercised | (258) | (1,053) |
| Warrants expired | 62 | |
| Balance | $ 8,691 | $ 6,504 |
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- Definition The amount of residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all its liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) in equity resulting from the exercise of options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Share-based compensation increase decrease due to deferred share units vested. No definition available.
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- Definition Share-based compensation increase decrease due to reclassification of deferred share units. No definition available.
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- Definition Value of services recognized during the year. No definition available.
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- Definition Value of warrants expired during the period. No definition available.
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