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Provisions (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2025
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Summary of Provisions |
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As at November 1, 2023 |  | $ | 573 |
Provisions made during the year |  |  | 203 |
Provisions utilized / released during the year |  |  | (365 | )
Balance as at October 31, 2024 |  | $ | 411 |
Provisions made during the year |  |  | 422 |
Provisions utilized / released during the year |  |  | (165 | )
Balance as at October 31, 2025 |  | $ | 668 |

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