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Schedule of Intangibles (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | $ 31,746 |
Loan commitment fees related to Senior Credit Facility | 2,109 | $ 2,272
Software | 25,557 | 29,474
Balance | 27,666 | 31,746
Gross [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 53,416 | 51,912
Additions | 747 | 1,510
Effect of foreign currency exchange differences | 26 | (6)
Balance | 54,189 | 53,416
Gross [Member] | Loan Commitment Fees [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 15,478 | 14,776
Additions | 690 | 702
Balance | 16,168 | 15,478
Gross [Member] | Software [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | 37,938 | 37,136
Additions | 57 | 808
Effect of foreign currency exchange differences | 26 | (6)
Balance | 38,021 | 37,938
Accumulated Amortization [member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | (21,670) | (16,511)
Amortization expense | 4,824 | 5,159
Effect of foreign currency exchange differences | 29 |
Balance | (26,523) | (21,670)
Accumulated Amortization [member] | Loan Commitment Fees [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | (13,206) | (12,469)
Amortization expense | 853 | 737
Balance | (14,059) | (13,206)
Accumulated Amortization [member] | Software [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |  |
Balance | (8,464) | (4,042)
Amortization expense | 3,971 | 4,422
Effect of foreign currency exchange differences | 29 |
Balance | $ (12,464) | $ (8,464)

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