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Employee benefit plans (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 CAD ($) $ / h | Dec. 31, 2018 CAD ($)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] |  |
Contributions made by the Company during the year | $ | $ 1,161 | $ 991
Company match of voluntary contributions made by employees, percentage of base salary | 5.00% |
Contribution per hour | $ / h | 1.00 |

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