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Shareholders' Equity - Summary of Warrant and Deferred Share Unit Activity (Details) - Deferred share units | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2026 $ / shares shares
Instruments Other Than Options |
Outstanding at beginning | 22,903
Granted | 3,464
Share settled | (2,047)
Outstanding at ending | 24,320
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share |
Granted, per Share | $ / shares | $ 160.57

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