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Components of Changes in Non-cash Working Capital Balances (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure Of Change In Noncash Working Capital Balances [Abstract] |  |
Accounts receivable | $ (32,709) | $ (41,309)
Inventory | (7,504) | (3,902)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 23,225 | (30,158)
Non cash working capital | (16,988) | (75,369)
Operations | (17,880) | (67,380)
Investments | $ 892 | $ (7,989)

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