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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

13 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Disclosure Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Cash Cash is a financial asset that is measured at amortized cost, which approximates fair value and includes cash-on-hand and deposits held with financing institutions.

Short-term investments

Short-term investments The Company considers short-term investments in the form of guaranteed investment certificates to be an investing activity. These investments are measured at amortized cost.

Financial assets

Accounts and other receivables are initially recognized when they are originated. All other financial assets are initially recognized when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. On initial recognition, financial assets are classified as measured at: amortized cost, fair value through profit or loss ("FVTPL") or fair value through other comprehensive income ("FVTOCI"). Financial assets are not reclassified subsequent to their initial recognition unless the Company changes its business model for managing financial assets, in which case all affected financial assets are reclassified on the first day of the first reporting period following the change in the business model.

A financial asset is measured at amortized cost if it meets both of the following conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL:

•it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows; and

•its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

On initial recognition of an equity investment that is not held for trading, the Company may irrevocably elect to present subsequent changes in the investment's fair value in other comprehensive income ("OCI"). This election is made on an investment-by-investment basis.

Financial assets not classified as measured at amortized cost or FVTOCI as described above are measured at FVTPL. This includes all derivative financial assets. On initial recognition, the Company may irrevocably designate a financial asset that

otherwise meets the requirements to be measured at amortized cost or at FVTOCI as at FVTPL if doing so eliminates or significantly reduces an accounting mismatch that would otherwise arise.

The Company initially measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at FVTPL, transaction costs. Subsequent to initial measurement, financial assets are measured as follows:

•Financial assets at FVTPL: These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Net gains and losses, including any interest or dividend income, are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

•Financial assets at amortized costs: These assets are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The amortized cost is reduced by impairment losses, if any. Interest income, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations. Any gain or loss on derecognition is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

•Debt investments at FVOCI: These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Interest income calculated using the effective interest method, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. Other net gains and losses are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). On derecognition, gains and losses accumulated in OCI are reclassified to the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

•Equity instruments at FVOCI: These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Dividends are recognized in income in the consolidated statement of operations unless the dividend clearly represents a recovery of part of the cost of the investment. Other net gains and losses are recognized in OCI and are never reclassified to the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Biological assets

While the Company’s biological assets are within the scope of IAS 41 Agriculture, the direct and indirect costs of biological assets are determined using an approach similar to the capitalization criteria outlined in IAS 2 Inventories. This includes the direct cost of labour, seeds and growing materials as well as other indirect costs such as utilities and supplies used in the growing process. Indirect labour cost for individuals involved in the growing and quality control process is also included, as well as depreciation of manufacturing assets. All direct and indirect costs of biological assets are capitalized as they are incurred. Biological assets are measured at their fair value less costs to sell on the consolidated statement of financial position and unrealized fair value gains/losses on growth of biological assets are recorded on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Inventories

Inventories Inventories of finished goods and packaging and supplies are initially valued at cost, and subsequently at the lower of cost and net realizable value on the consolidated statement of financial position. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs to sell. The Company reviews inventories for obsolete, redundant and slow-moving goods and any such inventories identified are written down to net realizable value. The direct and indirect costs of finished goods inventory initially include the fair value of the biological asset at the time of harvest. They also include subsequent costs such as materials, labour and depreciation expense on equipment involved in packaging, labeling and inspection. All direct and indirect costs related to inventory are capitalized as they are incurred, and they are subsequently recorded within cost of sales on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss at the time the inventory is sold.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are initially recognized at acquisition cost or manufacturing cost, including any costs directly attributable to bringing the assets to the location and condition necessary for asset to be capable of operating in the manner intended by the Company’s management. Property, plant and equipment are subsequently measured at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any.

Depreciation is recognized on a straight-line basis to reduce the cost, less estimated residual value, of depreciable fixed assets. The following useful lives are applied:


			Buildings			25 years
			Growing and processing equipment			2-10 years
			Computer equipment			5 years
			Vehicles			5 years
			Furniture and fixtures			10 years
			Leasehold improvements			5 years
			Right-of-use assets			term of lease

Gains or losses arising on the disposal of property, plant and equipment are determined as the difference between the disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the assets, and are recognized as profit or loss within the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Construction in process is transferred to the appropriate asset class when available for use and depreciation of these assets commences at that point.

An asset’s residual value, useful life and depreciation method are reviewed each year and adjusted if appropriate. When parts of an item of equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) and depreciated accordingly.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses, if any. The Company monitors goodwill at the group of cash-generating unit (“CGU”) level and accordingly for the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill has been allocated to the group of CGUs.

Goodwill is tested annually for impairment at year end, or more frequently when there is an indication that goodwill may be impaired. If the recoverable amount, representing the higher of its fair value less cost to sell and its value in use, of the group of CGUs is less than its carrying amount, any resulting impairment loss is first allocated to goodwill and subsequently to other assets on a pro rata basis, but not below the fair value of the assets, for each CGU. Any goodwill impairment loss is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the period of impairment. Previously recognized impairment losses for goodwill are not reversed in subsequent periods.

Assets held for sale

Assets held for sale Assets and liabilities held for sale are no longer depreciated and are presented separately in the consolidated statement of financial position at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. An asset is regarded as held for sale if its carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction, rather than through continuing use. For this to be the case, the asset must be available for immediate sale and its sale must be highly probable.

Impairment of long-lived and intangible assets

Impairment of non-financial assets

Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are tested annually for impairment during the fourth quarter, or more frequently when there is an indication that goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets may be impaired. Property, plant and equipment and definite life intangible assets are reviewed each reporting period for indicators of impairment. For the purpose of impairment testing, assets that cannot be tested individually are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets. The Company monitors goodwill at the group of CGUs level and accordingly for the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill has been allocated to the group of CGUs. There may be an indication of an impairment of an individual CGU within a group of CGUs containing the goodwill. In such circumstances, the Company tests the individual CGU for impairment first, and recognizes any impairment loss for that CGU, before testing for impairment of the group of CGUs to which the goodwill is allocated. If the recoverable amount of the individual CGU is less than its carrying amount, any resulting impairment loss is allocated to the assets within the individual CGU on a pro rata basis using the carrying amount of each asset within the individual CGU. If the recoverable amount of the group of CGUs is less than its carrying amount, any resulting impairment loss is first allocated to goodwill and subsequently to other assets on a pro rata basis for each individual CGU. In allocating an impairment loss, the Company does not reduce the carrying amount of an asset or lower level CGUs below its recoverable amount determined based on the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use.

Except for goodwill, where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the lesser of the revised estimate of recoverable amount, and the carrying amount that would have been recorded had no impairment loss been recognized previously.

Share-based payments

The Company measures equity settled share-based payments based on their fair value at the grant date and recognizes compensation cost over the vesting period based on the Company’s estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest. Fair value for options is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and fair value for RSUs and PSUs is determined using the Company’s share price at the grant date.

Expected forfeitures are estimated at the date of the grant and subsequently adjusted if further information indicates actual forfeitures may vary from the original estimate. The impact of the revision of the original estimate is recognized in profit or loss such that the cumulative cost recognized is reflected in the period the estimate is revised. Cancellations of unvested equity settled share-based payments are accounted for as an acceleration of vesting and any remaining unamortized costs are recognized immediately in profit or loss.

For stock options granted to non-employees, the cost is measured at the fair value of the goods and services received except when the fair value cannot be estimated, in which case it is measured at the fair value of the equity instrument granted.

Consideration paid by employees or non-employees on the exercise of options is recorded as an increase to share capital and the related share-based payment cost is transferred from equity reserves to share capital.

Investments in associates and joint operations

Associates are companies over which the Company has significant influence. Significant influence is presumed when the Company has an ownership interest greater than 20%, unless certain qualitative factors overcome this assumption. Conversely, where the Company has an ownership interest less than 20%, it is presumed that the Company does not have significant influence, unless certain qualitative factors overcome this assumption. In assessing significant influence and the ownership interest, potential voting rights that are currently exercisable are taken into consideration.

Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method and are initially recognized at cost, inclusive of transaction costs. The consolidated financial statements include the Company’s share of the income or loss and equity movement of equity accounted associates. In accordance with IFRS, the associate’s most recent available financial statements are used in the application of the equity method. Where the associate’s reporting period differs from the Company’s, the associate prepares financial information as of the same period end as the Company, unless it is impracticable to do so. Otherwise, the Company will adjust for its share of income and expenses and equity movement based on the associate’s most recently completed financial statements, adjusted for the effects of significant transactions. The Company does not recognize losses exceeding the carrying value of its interest in the associate.

The Company recognizes its share of the assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses of joint operations in accordance with the related agreements (Note 26).

Investments in associates are considered impaired and impairment losses are recognized if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the net investment (a 'loss event') and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows from the net investment that can be reliably estimated. In such cases, the carrying value of the associate is written down to its recoverable amount which is the higher of value in use and fair value less costs of disposal.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, if any. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are measured at fair value at the acquisition date. Amortization of definite life intangible assets is recorded on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which do not exceed the contractual period, if any, except for off-market supply agreements, where amortization is provided based on the actual output received versus the estimated output forecast to be received over the life of the agreement. Other intangible assets with a definite useful life are amortized over the estimated useful lives which are as follows:


			License agreements			1-5 years
			Brands			5 years
			Non-compete agreements			5 years

The estimated useful lives, residual values, and amortization methods are reviewed at each year end, and any changes in estimates are accounted for prospectively. Intangible assets with an indefinite life or not yet available for use are not subject to amortization, but are tested for impairment annually. The Company does not have intangible assets not yet in use or indefinite lived intangible assets.

Research costs are expensed as incurred. Development expenditures are capitalized only if development costs can be measured reliably, the product or process is technically and commercially feasible, future economic benefits are probable, and the Company intends to and has sufficient resources to complete development to use or sell the asset. Research costs and other related expenditures that are not eligible to be capitalized are recognized as an expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as incurred.

Provisions

Provisions Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation based on past events, it is probable that an outflow of economic resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Provisions are measured at the present value of the estimated expenditures expected to settle the obligation, if the effect of the time value of money is material.

Loss per share

Loss per share Basic and diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing net loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. When there is net income, diluted loss per share is calculated in a similar manner, but with adjustments to give effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the year. The dilutive effect of warrants, options, top-up rights, RSUs and PSUs is calculated using the treasury stock method. Anti-dilutive effects of potential conversions of securities are ignored for this calculation.

Revenue recognition

Revenue from the direct sale of cannabis dried flower and cannabis derivative products for a fixed price is recognized when the Company transfers control of the goods to the customer, which is at point of delivery.

Revenue includes excise taxes, which the Company pays as principal, but excludes duties and taxes collected on behalf of third parties. Revenue also includes the net consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled. Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal will not occur. Therefore, revenue is stated net of expected price discounts, allowances for customer returns and certain promotional activities and similar items. Generally, payment of the transaction price is due within credit terms that are consistent with industry practices, with no element of financing.

Net revenue is revenue less excise taxes. Excise taxes are effectively a production tax which becomes payable when the product is removed from the Company’s premises and may or may not be directly related to the revenue depending on the province of sale. It is generally not included as a separate item on external invoices; increases in excise tax are not always passed on to the customer and where a customer fails to pay for product received the Company cannot reclaim the excise tax. The Company therefore recognizes excise tax, unless it regards itself as an agent of the regulatory authorities, as a cost and reduction to revenue for the Company.

Derivative liabilities

Derivative liabilities are initially recognized at fair value at the date on which the derivative contract was entered into. Any attributable transaction costs are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivative liabilities are measured at fair value at each reporting date until settlement, with the re-measurement gain or loss being recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The Company does not enter into or hold derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

For more details on derivative liabilities consisting of warrants, top-up rights, and a secured convertible loan, see Note 14.

Income taxes

The measurement of income taxes payable and deferred income tax assets and liabilities requires management to make judgments in the interpretation and application of the relevant tax laws. The actual amount of income taxes only becomes final upon filing and acceptance of the tax return by the relevant authorities, which occurs subsequent to the issuance of the consolidated financial statements.

Income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss is the sum of current and deferred tax as explained below.

Current tax is the expected income tax payable (recoverable) on the taxable income (loss) for the year, using tax rates enacted, or substantively enacted, as at the end of the reporting year. Current tax expense (recovery) included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss reflects the current tax for the reporting year, plus adjustments to the current tax of prior years, less current tax recorded directly in other comprehensive income (loss) or equity.

Deferred taxes are accounted for under the liability method and are the taxes expected to be payable or recoverable on the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable income. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable income will be available against which deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses and tax credits can be utilized. Deferred tax is calculated on a non-discounted basis, using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The carrying amounts of individual deferred tax assets are reviewed at the end of each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized; such reductions are reversed when the probability of future taxable profits improves. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and recognized to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be used.

Deferred tax is not recognized for: i) temporary differences related to the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss; ii) differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future; and, iii) differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill.

Borrowing costs

Borrowing costsBorrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time that the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. Other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred and reported in finance costs. No borrowing costs were capitalized during the years presented.

Business combinations

xviii. Business combinations

The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method when the acquired set of activities and assets meets the definition of a business and control is transferred to the Company. In determining whether a particular set of activities and assets is a business, the Company assesses whether the set of assets and activities acquired includes, at a

minimum, an input and substantive process and whether the acquired set of assets and activities has the ability to produce outputs.

The Company has an option to apply a ‘concentration test’ that permits a simplified assessment of whether an acquired set of activities and assets is not a business. The optional concentration test is met if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets.

The consideration transferred in the acquisition is generally measured at fair value, as are the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is the excess of consideration transferred over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, at the acquisition date and is tested annually for impairment, or when indicators of impairment arise. Any gain on a bargain purchase is recognized in profit or loss immediately. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred, except if related to the issue of debt or equity securities. The consideration transferred does not include amounts related to the settlement of any pre-existing relationships. Such amounts are generally recognized in profit or loss.

Any contingent consideration is measured at fair value at the date of acquisition. If an obligation to pay contingent consideration that meets the definition of a financial instrument is classified as equity, then it is not remeasured and settlement is accounted for within equity. Otherwise, other contingent consideration is remeasured at fair value at each reporting date and subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recognized in profit or loss.

Government subsidies

overnment subsidiesGovernment subsidies are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the subsidy will be received, and all the attached conditions will be complied with. Subsidies are recognized as income in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss on a systematic basis over the periods in which the expenses are recognized for the related costs for which the subsidies are intended to compensate, which in the case of a subsidy related to assets, requires recording it as deferred income or deducting it from the carrying amount of the asset.

Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the year in which the estimates are revised and in any future years affected.

The following are the estimates and judgments made by management in applying the accounting policies of the Company that have the most significant effect on the consolidated financial statements:

1.Biological assets and inventories

Determination of the fair value of biological assets requires management to make a number of estimates, including estimating the average selling price per gram and expected average yield per plant. The Company records obsolete and unsaleable inventories at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Adjustments to the carrying value of inventories are based on obsolescence trends, historical experience, forecast demand and average selling price for obsolete and unsaleable inventories. Refer to Notes 6 and 7 for further information.

2.Useful lives and impairment of property, plant and equipment and finite-life intangible assets

Amortization of property, plant and equipment and finite life intangibles assets requires estimates of useful lives, which are determined through the exercise of judgment. The assessment of any impairment of these assets is dependent upon estimates of recoverable amounts, taking into consideration factors such as economic and market conditions.

3.Share-based payments

In determining the fair value of options and related costs, management estimates the expected life of the option, the expected volatility of the Company’s share price, the risk-free interest rate, and the rate of forfeitures. Refer to Note 15 for further information.

4.Provision for returns and price adjustments

Government customers typically have the right to return products, and in some cases, the right to pricing adjustments for products that are subsequently discounted or sold for a lower price in another jurisdiction. The estimation of potential future returns and pricing adjustments includes the use of management estimates and assumptions that may not be certain given the evolving nature of the industry.

5.Impairment of non-financial assets

The recoverable amount of an individual CGU and group of CGUs is determined based on value in use which involves the use of a discounted cash flow model and significant assumptions which include forecasted cash flows, terminal growth rate and post-tax discount rates. In allocating any impairment loss, the Company determines the recoverable amounts of its property, plant and equipment. The recoverable amount of property and plant is determined based on fair value less costs of disposal and involves the use of capitalization rates, market rentals, market transactions and demolition costs.

The recoverable amount of equipment is determined based on fair value less costs of disposal and involves the use of replacement cost assumptions. The Company determined there were indicators of impairment on individual CGUs and the group of CGUs at May 31, 2023, and in addition to performing the annual impairment test, as at September 30, 2023. The Company identified indicators of impairment at each date, which resulted in impairment loss being recognized at each of these period ends.

6. Derivative liabilities

Warrants issued pursuant to equity offerings that are potentially exercisable in cash or on a cashless basis resulting in a variable number of shares being issued are considered derivative liabilities and therefore measured at fair value through profit or loss. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of such warrants at inception, on each exercise, and subsequently at the period end date. The key assumption used in the model is the expected future volatility in the price of the Company’s Common Shares.

The potential Common Share issuances in regards to top-up rights are considered derivative liabilities and therefore measured at fair value through profit or loss. The Company uses the Monte Carlo pricing model to estimate the fair value of such top-up rights at inception, on each exercise, and subsequently at year end. The key assumption used in the model is the expected future volatility of the price of the Company's Common Shares. The impact of changes in these key assumptions is described in Note 14.

7. Business combinations

Management performs a valuation analysis to allocate the purchase price based on the acquisition date fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Determining the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date and contingent share consideration requires the use of judgment and estimates. With respect to the acquisitions, the significant assumptions related to estimating the fair value of the acquired licenses, brands and non-compete agreement, include: the royalty rate, forecasted revenues, forecasted cash flows, gross margin, and estimating time to market with or without key management. Management also exercises judgment in estimating the probability and timing of when earnout milestones are expected to be achieved, which is used for estimating fair values. Valuations are highly dependent on the inputs used and assumptions made by management regarding the future performance of these assets and any changes in the discount rate applied.

8. Recognition and measurement of Secured Convertible Loan

In determining the initial and subsequent recognition and measurement of the Secured Convertible Loan (as defined herein), management has applied significant judgment and estimations in regards to identifying and accounting for a derivative. The Company uses the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein binomial lattice option pricing model to estimate the fair value of Secured Convertible Loan. The key assumptions used in the model are the likelihood and timing of the federal legalization or decriminalization of cannabis in the United States, completion of certain milestones by the borrower and the expected conversion price. Refer to Note 10 and 20 for further information.

Adoption of new or amendment accounting standards effective for the current year

New and amended accounting standards effective for the current year

Amendments to IAS 37: Onerous Contracts and the Cost of Fulfilling a Contract

The amendment specifies that the ‘cost of fulfilling’ a contract comprises the ‘costs that relate directly to the contract’. Costs that relate directly to a contract can either be incremental costs of fulfilling that contract or an allocation of other costs that relate directly to fulfilling contracts. The amendment apply retrospectively for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2022, with early application permitted.

The Company adopted these amendments to IAS 37 effective September 1, 2022 and determined that none of the contracts existing at September 1, 2022 would be identified as onerous applying the revised accounting policy – i.e. there is no impact on the opening equity balances as at September 1, 2022 as a result of the change.

Amendments to IAS 16: Property Plant and Equipment: Proceeds before Intended Use

The amendment clarify the accounting for the net proceeds from selling any items produced while bringing an item of property plant and equipment into use. The amendments prohibit a company from deducting from the cost of property plant and equipment proceeds from selling items produced while the company is preparing that asset for its intended use. A company will recognize such sales proceeds and related costs in profit or loss. The amendments are applied retrospectively for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2022 with early application permitted.

The Company adopted these amendments to IAS 16 effective September 1, 2022 and had no impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company as there were no sales of such items produced by property, plant and equipment made available for use on or after the beginning of the earliest period presented.

Amendment to IFRS 9: Financial Instruments

The amendment clarifies the fees that an entity includes when assessing whether the terms of a new or modified financial liability are substantially different from the terms of the original financial liability. These fees include only those paid or received between the borrower and the lender, including fees paid or received by either the borrower or lender on the other’s behalf. The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2022, with earlier adoption permitted.

The amendment had no impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company as there were no modifications of the Company’s financial instruments during the period.

Amendments to IFRS 3: Business Combinations

In May 2020, the IASB issued Reference to the Conceptual Framework (Amendments to IFRS 3) with amendments to IFRS 3, which refers to the 2018 Conceptual Framework instead of the 1989 Framework. They also added a requirement that for obligations within the scope of IAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, (“IAS 37”), an acquirer applies IAS 37 or IFRIC 21, Levies, instead of the Conceptual Framework to identify the liabilities that have been assumed. Finally, the amendments also state that the acquirer does not recognize contingent assets acquired in a business combination. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2022.

The Company adopted these amendments effective September 1, 2022 and had no impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

Amendments to IAS 41: Agriculture

The amendment removes the requirement in paragraph 22 of IAS 41 that entities exclude cash flows for taxation when measuring the fair value of assets within the scope of IAS 41.

While the Company’s biological assets are within the scope of IAS 41 Agriculture, these amendments had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements as the direct and indirect costs of biological assets are determined using an approach similar to the capitalization criteria outlined in IAS 2 Inventories.

Accounting standards issued but not yet effective

The new and amended standards and interpretations that are issued, but not yet effective, up to the date of issuance of the Company's consolidated financial statements are disclosed below. The Company intends to adopt these new and amended standards and interpretations when they become effective.

Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28: Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture

The amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28 apply to situations where there is a sale or contribution of assets between an investor and its associate or joint venture. Specifically, under IFRS 10, when an investor loses control of a subsidiary that does not contain a business as a result of a transaction involving an associate or a joint venture that is accounted for using the equity method, the gain or loss resulting from the transaction is recognized in the parent's profit or loss only to the extent of the unrelated investors' interests in that associate or joint venture. The full gain or loss continues to be recognized if the subsidiary contains a business. Similarly, IAS 28 is amended such that a full gain or loss is recognized when a downstream transaction involves assets that constitute a business.

These amendments shall be applied prospectively to the sale or contribution of assets occurring after the effective date. The effective date of the amendments has yet to be set by the IASB; however, earlier application of the amendments is permitted. These amendments are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Amendments to IAS 1: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current and Non-current Liabilities with Covenants

The amendments to IAS 1 clarify the requirements relating to determining whether a liability should be presented as current or non-current in the statement of financial position. Under the new requirements, the assessment of whether a liability is presented as current or non-current is based on the contractual arrangements in place as at the reporting date and does not impact the amount or timing of recognition. These amendments also clarify how conditions with which an entity must comply within twelve months after the reporting period affect the classification of a liability. The amendments apply retrospectively for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of these amendments on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Amendments to IAS 8: Definition of Accounting Estimates

These amendments introduce the definition of an accounting estimate and include other amendments to IAS 8 to help entities distinguish changes in accounting estimates from changes in accounting policies. Under the new definition, accounting estimates are "monetary amounts in financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty." The amendments also clarify the relationship between accounting policies and accounting estimates by specifying that a company develops an accounting estimate to achieve the objective set out by an accounting policy.

The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023 and changes in accounting policies and changes in accounting estimates that occur on or after the start of that period. Earlier application is permitted. These amendments are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Amendments to IAS 1: Disclosure of Accounting Policies

These amendments are intended to help preparers in deciding which accounting policies to disclose in their financial statements. The amendments require entities to disclose their material accounting policy information rather than their significant accounting policies. Accounting policy information is material if, when considered together with other information included in an entity's financial statements, it can reasonably be expected to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements. The amendments to IAS 1 are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023 and are to be applied prospectively. Earlier application is permitted. These amendments are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Amendments IAS 12: Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction

The amendments narrow the scope of the recognition exemption in paragraphs 15 and 24 of IAS 12 (recognition exemption) so that it no longer applies to transactions that, on initial recognition, give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of these amendments on the Company's consolidated financial statements.