v3.19.1

Nature of the business, Description (Details) - Algonquin [Member] |  |  | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 27, 2018 | Mar. 09, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Nature of the business [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of non-controlling interests | 16.47% | 25.00% |  |  |
Ownership interest |  |  | 25.00% | 41.47% | 41.47%

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