CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - CAD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Proceeds from issuance of units, transaction costs	$ 1,859	$ 1,739
Proceeds from at-the-market equity program, transaction costs	$ 92	$ 21

The amount of transaction costs incurred upon issuance of shares under at-the-market equity program.

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