INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Components of earnings (loss) before income taxes, after adjusting the earnings (loss) for non-controlling interests
United States	$ (477)	$ (271)	$ (1,734)	$ 1,637
Canada	(403)	2,877	782	4,344
Total	(880)	2,606	(952)	5,981
Components of the income tax provision (benefit)
Current	(121)	126	12	378
Deferred	(42)	(51)	(99)	(53)
Total	$ (163)	$ 75	$ (87)	$ 325

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