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Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Contingencies [Text Block]

15.  Contingencies

The government authorities have assessed the Company with respect to sales taxes claimed on certain expenses between 2017 and 2020, which the government is denying. The sales tax assessments amount to $310,000 (including interest and penalties of $33,000), which was paid to avoid further interest and penalties. The Company disagrees with the government's position and the sales tax assessments are under appeal. In the event the Company is unsuccessful in its appeal, sales taxes expenses would increase by $277,000 and net earnings would decrease by $277,000.