Discussion of whether the debt instrument is secured or unsecured, and, if secured, a description of the collateral and guarantees required or provided.

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Promissory Notes Payable (Details)	6 Months Ended
Promissory Notes Payable (Details)	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 CAD	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Jan. 09, 2013 CAD
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Total promissory notes payable	$ 88,145		$ 85,238
12% Promissory Note [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Total promissory notes payable	$ 66,834		64,630
Debt instrument, issuance date	Jan. 09, 2013
Description of collateral	Secured by all the present and future assets of the Company; due on demand.
12% Promissory Note [Member] \| Canada, Dollars [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Principal balance \| CAD		CAD 86,677		CAD 86,677
12% Promissory Note [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Total promissory notes payable	$ 21,311		$ 20,608
Debt instrument, issuance date	Jan. 09, 2013
Description of collateral	Secured by all the present and future assets of the Company; due on demand.
12% Promissory Note [Member] \| Canada, Dollars [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Principal balance \| CAD		CAD 27,639		CAD 27,639