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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE (Variations in non-cash transactions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Cash flow statement [Abstract] |  |
Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 4,977 | $ 258
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment included in other current assets | (86) | 36
Impact of adoption of new accounting standards (note 2(d)) | (1,515) | 0
Balance due on business acquisitions (note 5) | 0 | 2,700
Non-cash ascribed value credited to contributed surplus for dividends attributed to Treasury RSUs | 6,681 | 9,623
Non-cash ascribed value credited to share capital from shares issued or distributed pursuant to vesting of restricted share units and exercise of stock options | $ 754 | $ 447

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