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Additional information from continuing operations on the consolidated statements of cash flows
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of cash flow statement [Abstract]  
Additional information from continuing operations on the consolidated statements of cash flows [Text Block]

23. Additional information from continuing operations on the consolidated statements of cash flows

      2023     2022  
      $     $  
               
Interests received measured using the effective rate method   5,587     5,689  
Interests paid on long-term debt   17,183     14,578  
Income taxes paid   2,585     1,150  
             
Changes in non-cash working capital items            
         Increase in amounts receivable   (4,564 )   (4,844 )
         Decrease (increase) in other current assets   704     (76 )
         Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities   1,975     1,689  
      (1,885 )   (3,231 )