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Promissory Notes Payable (Details Narrative)		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 09, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 CAD	Jan. 09, 2013 CAD
Principal balance		$ 4,982	$ 6,144
Maturity date		Mar. 18, 2044	Mar. 18, 2044
12% Promissory Note [Member]
Maturity date	Jun. 30, 2013
Late fees, per day per note	$ 100
Additional late fees, per day per note	$ 500
12% Promissory Note [Member] | Canada, Dollars [Member]
Principal balance | CAD				CAD 86,677	CAD 86,677
12% Promissory Note [Member]
Maturity date	Jun. 30, 2013
Late fees, per day per note	$ 100
Additional late fees, per day per note	$ 500
12% Promissory Note [Member] | Canada, Dollars [Member]
Principal balance | CAD				CAD 27,639	CAD 27,639

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