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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - CAD ($) | Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2015
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Disclosure Of Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] |  |
Ongoing litigation claim amount |  | $ 330,000
Litigation settlement amount to other party | $ 0 |

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