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Employee benefit plans (Details) - CAD CAD in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Company match of voluntary contributions made by employees, percentage of base salary | 5.00% |  |
Contributions made by the Company during the year | CAD 1,028 | CAD 1,215 | CAD 1,565

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