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Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Schedule of Changes in Working Capital (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |  |  |
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivables | $ (126) | $ 84 | $ (162)
Decrease in prepaid expenses | 3 | 19 | 46
Increase (decrease) in trade payables and accrued liabilities | 134 | (82) | 21
Total changes in working capital | $ 11 | $ 21 | $ (95)

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