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Other assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract] |
Schedule of other assets |
As at | Dec 31 2018 |  | Dec 31 2017 |
Restricted cash | $ | 18,545 |  | $ | 27,863 |
Restricted cash and cash equivalents for vessels under construction (a) | 66,452 |  | — |
Chile VAT receivable | 22,595 |  | 25,456 |
Investment in Carbon Recycling International | 4,620 |  | 4,502 |
Defined benefit pension plans (note 20) | 5,150 |  | 6,650 |
Other | 18,044 |  | 13,555 |
Total other assets | $ | 135,406 |  | $ | 78,026 |
Less current portion | (60,931 | ) | — |
| $ | 74,475 |  | $ | 78,026 |

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