Biological Assets and Inventory - Schedule of the Effect of Changes in Fair Values of Biological Assets and Inventory (Detail) - CAD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in biological assets [abstract]    
Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets $ (11,620) $ (2,179)
Realized fair value increments on inventory sold during the year 3,956 266
Net effect of changes in fair value of biological assets and inventory $ (7,664) $ (1,913)