Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents (note 4(a)) | $ 15,056 | $ 10,631 |
| Investments (note 4(b)) | 550 | 798 |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 459 | 396 |
| Total current assets | 16,065 | 11,825 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Property and equipment | 230 | 142 |
| Total non-current assets | 230 | 142 |
| Total assets | 16,295 | 11,967 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 2,370 | 1,765 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,370 | 1,765 |
| Shareholders’ equity: | ||
| Common shares (note 6) | 254,715 | 231,923 |
| Stock options (note 7) | 9,950 | 6,456 |
| Contributed surplus | 22,950 | 22,909 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (4,298) | (4,298) |
| Deficit | (269,392) | (246,788) |
| Total shareholders’ equity | 13,925 | 10,202 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ 16,295 | $ 11,967 |
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- Definition The amount of cash on hand and demand deposits, along with short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. [Refer: Cash; Cash equivalents] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of assets that the entity (a) expects to realise or intends to sell or consume in its normal operating cycle; (b) holds primarily for the purpose of trading; (c) expects to realise within twelve months after the reporting period; or (d) classifies as cash or cash equivalents (as defined in IAS 7) unless the asset is restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period. [Refer: Assets] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of liabilities that: (a) the entity expects to settle in its normal operating cycle; (b) the entity holds primarily for the purpose of trading; (c) are due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or (d) the entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of current prepayments and other current assets. [Refer: Other current assets; Current prepayments] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The amount of residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all its liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The nominal value of capital issued. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
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- Definition The amount of assets that do not meet the definition of current assets. [Refer: Current assets] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The amount of tangible assets that: (a) are held for use in the production or supply of goods or services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes; and (b) are expected to be used during more than one period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition A component of equity resulting from share-based payments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The amount of current trade payables and current other payables. [Refer: Current trade payables; Other current payables] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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