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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) | Dec. 31, 2016
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Assurex [Member] |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |
Non controlling interest ownership percentage by parent | 85.00%
Centre For Addiction And Mental Health [Member] |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |
Non controlling interest ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 15.00%

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