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Schedule of Intangibles (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | $ 31,746 | $ 35,401
Loan commitment fees related to Senior Credit Facility | 2,272 | 2,307
Software | 29,474 | 33,094
Balance | 35,401 |
Gross [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 53,416 | 51,912
Balance | 51,912 | 39,707
Additions | 1,510 | 12,205
Effect of foreign currency exchange differences | (6) |
Gross [Member] | Loan Commitment Fees [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 15,478 | 14,776
Balance | 14,776 | 14,138
Additions | 702 | 638
Gross [Member] | Software [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 37,938 | 37,136
Balance | 37,136 | 25,569
Additions | 808 | 11,567
Effect of foreign currency exchange differences | (6) |
Accumulated Amortization [member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 21,670 | 16,511
Balance | 16,511 | 11,591
Amortization expense | 5,159 | 4,920
Accumulated Amortization [member] | Loan Commitment Fees [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 13,206 | 12,469
Balance | 12,469 | 11,018
Amortization expense | 737 | 1,451
Accumulated Amortization [member] | Software [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 8,464 | 4,042
Balance | 4,042 | 573
Amortization expense | $ 4,422 | $ 3,469

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