Prepaid Expenses and Deposits

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2024

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6. Prepaid Expenses and Deposits

Included in prepaid expenses and deposits are costs, primarily for professional services to be expensed as stock-based compensation after June 30, 2024, in the amount of $108,000 (December 31, 2023-$216,000). 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 14. The balance consists of costs and deposits for services expiring or relating to periods after June 30, 2024, including insurance, rent and professional services retainers.