Prepaid Expenses and Deposits

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Abstract]

Prepaid Expenses and Deposits [Text Block]

7. Prepaid Expenses and Deposits
 

Included in prepaid expenses and deposits are costs, primarily for professional services to be expensed as stock-based compensation after December 31, 2021, in the amount of $73,172 and for professional services to be expensed as professional fees after December 31, 2021 in the amount of $32,143. These professional services expire at varying periods to March 31, 2023 and expensed evenly over these periods based on the terms of the associated agreements. The professional services disclosed under stock-based compensation related to general corporate consulting, marketing, branding and commercialization to market, and general investor relations services. The common shares issued for professional services are also noted under capital stock, note 17. The balance consists of costs and deposits for services expiring or relating to periods after December 31, 2021, including insurance, rent, a subscription and a legal retainer.