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Additional Cash Flow Disclosures - Other Cash Flow Disclosures (Details) - CAD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of cash flows [abstract] |  |  |
Cash interest received | $ 130,101 | $ 163,902 | $ 197,859
Cash taxes paid | $ 136,163 | $ 4,468 | $ 3,421

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