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Share Capital - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 CAD ($) class_series
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] |
Aggregate liquidation entitlement amount | $ | $ 200,000,000
Preferred shares |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] |
Number of class series | 13
Number of class series outstanding | 10

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