| 9. Related Party Transactions |
| (a) | During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred approximately $143,000 and $185,000, respectively, in management and consulting fees with an officer and an entity controlled by him. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company owed approximately $145,000 and $136,0000, respectively, to directors and officers and a company controlled by a director, which is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The amounts owed are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on demand. | | | | (b) | During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company incurred approximately $120,000 and $493,000, respectively, in purchases of hardware from a vendor controlled by a director of the Company. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the amounts owed to this related-party vendor were approximately $45,000 and $102,000 respectively. |
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