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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS (Narrative) (Details) - CAD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Change in fair value of financial instruments | $ 609,733 | $ 88,515 | $ (105,714)
Shares issued as incentive stock grants (shares) |  | 140,000 | 163,000
Equity investment share-based payments |  | $ 366,800 | $ 322,900
Currency translation adjustment | (1,424,814) | (862,335) | 4,350,667
CTA loss on royalty interest | (1,605,133) | (949,607) | 5,161,567
CTA loss on goodwill | (223,778) | (230,234) | 1,331,949
CTA gain on deferred tax liability | 443,115 | 309,230 | 1,715,574
CTA gain in the net assets of a subsidiary | 39,018 | 8,276 | 427,275
Conversion of convertible loan to an investment in an associated company | 1,017,540 | 1,605,466 |
Finder's fees in units | 345,246 |  |
Capital stock [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Shares issued as incentive stock grants |  | 166,600 | 233,950
Reclass of reserves on exercise of options | 45,545 | 65,133 |
Finder's fees in units | 305,789 |  |
Share-based payments [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity investment share-based payments |  | 366,800 | $ 322,900
Reclass of reserves on exercise of options | (45,545) | $ (65,133) |
Finder's fees in units | $ 39,457 |  |

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