The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and derivative liabilities. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, receivables and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximates their carrying values due to their short term to maturity. The derivative liabilities are measured using level 3 inputs (Note 9).

Fair value estimates of financial instruments are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant information about financial markets and specific financial instruments. As these estimates are subjective in nature, involving uncertainties and matters of judgement, they cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions can significantly affect estimated fair values.

The Company’s risk exposures and the impact on the Company’s financial instruments are summarized below:

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and receivables. The Company’s receivables are mainly the balance remaining on the CPRIT Grant. The Company limits its exposure to credit loss by placing its cash with major financial institutions. The Company considers highly liquid investments with a maturity of up to twelve months when purchased to be short-term investments. As of June 30, 2021, cash and cash equivalents consisted of cash in Canada and the United States and term deposits in Canada. Balances exceed amounts insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation for up to C$100,000 and by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for up to $250,000. Amounts due from government agencies are considered to have minimal credit risk.

The Company’s approach to managing liquidity risk is to ensure that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet liabilities when due. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had working capital of $199,949,211. The Company does not generate revenue and will be reliant on external financing to fund operations. Debt and equity financing are dependent on market conditions and may not be available on favorable terms.

Market risk is the risk of loss that may arise from changes in market factors such as interest rates, and foreign exchange rates.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK	9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK	13. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and derivative liabilities. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, receivables and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximates their carrying values due to their short term to maturity. The derivative liabilities are measured using level 3 inputs (Note 9). Fair value estimates of financial instruments are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant information about financial markets and specific financial instruments. As these estimates are subjective in nature, involving uncertainties and matters of judgement, they cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions can significantly affect estimated fair values. Financial risk factors The Company’s risk exposures and the impact on the Company’s financial instruments are summarized below: Credit risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and receivables. The Company’s receivables are mainly the balance remaining on the CPRIT Grant. The Company limits its exposure to credit loss by placing its cash with major financial institutions. The Company considers highly liquid investments with a maturity of up to twelve months when purchased to be short-term investments. As of June 30, 2021, cash and cash equivalents consisted of cash in Canada and the United States and term deposits in Canada. Balances exceed amounts insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation for up to C$100,000 and by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for up to $250,000. Amounts due from government agencies are considered to have minimal credit risk. Liquidity risk The Company’s approach to managing liquidity risk is to ensure that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet liabilities when due. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had working capital of $199,949,211. The Company does not generate revenue and will be reliant on external financing to fund operations. Debt and equity financing are dependent on market conditions and may not be available on favorable terms. Market risk Market risk is the risk of loss that may arise from changes in market factors such as interest rates, and foreign exchange rates. (a)Interest rate risk As of June 30, 2021, the Company has cash and cash equivalents balances and GICs which are interest bearing. Interest income is not significant to the Company’s projected operational budget and related interest rate fluctuations are not significant to the Company’s risk assessment. (b)Foreign currency risk The Company’s foreign currency risk exposure relates to net monetary assets denominated in Canadian dollars. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in US dollars and converts on an as needed basis to discharge Canadian denominated expenditures. A 10% change in the foreign exchange rate between the Canadian and U.S. dollar in relation to Canadian dollars held at June 30, 2021 would result in a fluctuation of $28,741 in the net loss recognized for the period. The Company does not currently engage in hedging activities.

As of June 30, 2021, the Company has cash and cash equivalents balances and GICs which are interest bearing. Interest income is not significant to the Company’s projected operational budget and related interest rate fluctuations are not significant to the Company’s risk assessment.

(b)Foreign currency risk

The Company’s foreign currency risk exposure relates to net monetary assets denominated in Canadian dollars. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in US dollars and converts on an as needed basis to discharge Canadian denominated expenditures. A 10% change in the foreign exchange rate between the Canadian and U.S. dollar in relation to Canadian dollars held at June 30, 2021 would result in a fluctuation of $28,741 in the net loss recognized for the period. The Company does not currently engage in hedging activities.