Income taxes (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ 4,875	$ (18,315)
Canadian [Member]
Income (loss) before income taxes	12,245	(18,315)
Foreign [Member]
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ (7,370)	$ 0

This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses from ongoing operations, after income or loss from equity method investments, but before income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 03

-Paragraph 10

-Article 5

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