Document And Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name IGEN NETWORKS CORP
Document Type 10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 14,049,045
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001393540
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1