Rehabilitation and Closure Cost Provision - Description of Changes to the Reclamation (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018
Description Of Closure And Rehabilitation Provisions [abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 1,162	$ 1,131
Accretion expense	90	64
Foreign exchange fluctuation	2	(33)
Ending balance	$ 1,254	$ 1,162

The amount of provision for costs related to decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation. [Refer: Other provisions]

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