3. Interest, advances and promissory notes payable (Details) - Summary of the Interest Payable Activity (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of the Interest Payable Activity [Abstract]
Balance	$ 2,233,493	$ 2,075,017		$ 1,569,321
Interest incurred on judgement against Company (note 6(b))	29,583
Interest incurred on promissory notes payable	158,476	505,571	126,393
Other		125
Balance	$ 2,233,493	$ 2,075,017		$ 1,569,321

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid.

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