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Critical Accounting Judgments, Estimates and Assumptions (Details Narrative) - CAD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |  |  |
Exploration and evaluation assets | $ 39,103 | $ 38,633 |
Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets | 438 | 26,510 |
Restoration obligations | $ 267 |  |
Private Investee [Member] |  |  |
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of equity investment | 20.00% |  |

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