Change in presentation currency and functional currency (Details)	Jan. 01, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021 CAD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 CAD ($)
Change in presentation currency and functional currency
Exchange rate	1.273
Change in derivative liabilities	$ 14,539,226
Derivative liabilities	$ 32,439,081	$ 371,925	$ 17,899,855	$ 418,457

The spot exchange rate at the end of the reporting period. Exchange rate is the ratio of exchange for two currencies. Spot exchange rate is the exchange rate for immediate delivery.

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