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Debt (Narrative) (Details) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013 CAD
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable	$ 9,764	10,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.00%	8.00%
Debt Issuance Cost	$ 99	100
Shares Issued as Debt Issuance Costs	125,798	125,798
Debt Extension Fee	3.50%	3.50%
Total Debt Closing Fees	3.50%	3.50%

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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement.

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Carrying amount at the balance sheet date of borrowings from a bank, not elsewhere enumerated in the taxonomy, with a maturity within one year (or within one operating cycle if longer) from the date of borrowing.

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