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Shareholders' Capital
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Share Capital, Reserves And Other Equity Interest [Abstract]  
Shareholders' Capital SHAREHOLDERS' CAPITAL
The authorized capital of Baytex consists of an unlimited number of common shares without nominal or par value and 10.0 million preferred shares without nominal or par value, issuable in series. Baytex establishes the rights and terms of the preferred shares upon issuance. As at December 31, 2020, no preferred shares have been issued by the Company and all common shares issued were fully paid.

The holders of common shares may receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at any meetings of the holders of common shares. All common shares rank equally with regard to the Company's net assets in the event the Company is wound-up or terminated.
Number of Common Shares
(000s)
Amount
Balance, December 31, 2018554,060 $5,701,516 
Vesting of share awards 4,245 17,319 
Balance, December 31, 2019558,305 $5,718,835 
Vesting of share awards2,922 10,583 
Balance, December 31, 2020561,227 $5,729,418