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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, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Disclosure Of Change In Noncash Working Capital Balances [Abstract] |  |
Accounts receivable | $ 103,857 | $ 51,152
Inventory | 5,181 | 1,157
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (53,666) | (61,376)
Non cash working capital | 55,372 | (9,067)
Operations | 55,391 | (4,493)
Investments | $ (19) | $ (4,574)

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