Disclosure of detailed information about non-cash working capital (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
May 31, 2019	May 31, 2018
Statements [Line Items]
Amounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets	$ 500	$ (275)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	247	392
Net change in non-cash working capital	$ 747	$ 117

Adjustments for decrease (increase) in other assets to reconcile profit (loss) to net cash flow from (used in) operating activities. [Refer: Other assets; Profit (loss)]

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Adjustments for increase (decrease) in trade and other payables to reconcile profit (loss) to net cash flow from (used in) operating activities. [Refer: Trade and other payables; Profit (loss)]

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