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Promissory Notes Payable (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 CAD	Jan. 09, 2013 CAD
Total promissory notes payable	$ 85,238	$ 82,410
Principal balance	6,144	4,982
12% Promissory Note [Member]
Total promissory notes payable	$ 64,630	62,486
Debt instrument, issuance date	Jan. 09, 2013
Description of collateral	Secured by all the present and future assets of the Company; due on demand.
12% Promissory Note [Member] | Canada, Dollars [Member]
Principal balance | CAD			CAD 86,677	CAD 86,677
12% Promissory Note [Member]
Total promissory notes payable	$ 20,608	$ 19,924
Debt instrument, issuance date	Jan. 09, 2013
Description of collateral	Secured by all the present and future assets of the Company; due on demand.
12% Promissory Note [Member] | Canada, Dollars [Member]
Principal balance | CAD			CAD 27,639	CAD 27,639

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Discussion of whether the debt instrument is secured or unsecured, and, if secured, a description of the collateral and guarantees required or provided.

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