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Note 9 - Share-based Compensation - Summary of Share-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 2,049	$ 1,869	$ 5,974	$ 6,577
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Expense	878	736	3,636	4,404
Performance Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Expense	1,119	1,076	2,229	2,065
Deferred Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 52	$ 57	$ 109	$ 108

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- Definition

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 718
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 718
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-Paragraph 1
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-Paragraph 2
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