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Summary of Goodwill (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Goodwill [Abstract] |  |
Goodwill at beginning of period | $ 205,167 | $ 207,399
Exchange adjustment | 2,377 | (2,232)
Impairment charge | $ (207,544) |
Goodwill at end of period |  | $ 205,167

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