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Basis of preparation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Basis of preparation
Basis of preparation	Note 2.  Basis of preparation (a) Statement of compliance The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). The consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors on March 25, 2020. (b) Basis of measurement The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following material items in the statement of financial position: 1. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss; 2. Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income; 3. The defined benefit liability (asset) is recognized as the fair value of the plan assets less the present value of the defined benefit obligation.

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The disclosure of the basis used for the preparation of the financial statements.

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