Note 12 - General and Administrative - Components of General and Administrative Expenses (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||||
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Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2016
CAD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2015
CAD ($)
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| Statement Line Items [Line Items] | |||||
| General and administrative excluding salaries | $ 2,610 | $ 2,566 | $ 3,377 | ||
| Salaries | 2,290 | 2,334 | 2,246 | ||
| Stock-based compensation | 602 | 1,459 | 2,317 | ||
| Depreciation of equipment and amortization | 50 | 80 | 52 | ||
| General and administrative | $ 5,552 | $ 6,439 | $ 8,344 | $ 7,992 | $ 9,845 |
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- Definition The amount of depreciation of equipment and amortization expense relating to general and administrative activities of the entity. No definition available.
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- Definition The amount of expense relating to general and administrative activities of the entity excluding salaries. No definition available.
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- Definition The amount of salary expense relating to general and administrative activities of the entity. No definition available.
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- Definition The amount of stock-based compensation expense relating to general and administrative activities of the entity. No definition available.
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition The amount of expense relating to general and administrative activities of the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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