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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022
Cash Flow Statement [Abstract] |
Schedule of Non-cash Financing and Investing Activities |
Non-cash financing and investing activities: | 2022 |  | 2021
Compensatory shares | $ | 1,029 |  |  | $ | 704 |

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