Long-term debt (Narrative) (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] | ||
| Repayment of contributions received | $ 15,234 | $ 15,007 |
| Percentage of required to repay of outstanding principal of loan | 40.00% | |
| Repayment borrowings term | In August 2017, the Corporation received a two-year extension of the maturity of the Province loan. The original maturity date of the loan was August 9, 2018 and is now August 9, 2020. The annual interest rate remains at the Province's cost of funds plus 1 per cent. | |
| Cash flow from operations | $ (17,177) | $ (8,996) |
| Province loan [Member] | ||
| Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] | ||
| Cash flow from operations | $ 1,500,000 | |
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