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Non-controlling Interests - Summary of Net Change in Non-controlling Interests (Parenthetical) (Details) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2018 CAD ($)
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Vert Mirabel |
Disclosure Of Non Controlling Interests [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling interest arising on acquisition | $ 2,839
Canopy Rivers Corporation |
Disclosure Of Non Controlling Interests [Line Items] |
Non-controlling interest arising on the change in ownership interest | $ 37

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