Supplemental Cash Flow Information

9 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]

12. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

			Quarter ended		Three quarters ended
			October 1, 2016	October 3, 2015	October 1, 2016	October 3, 2015
			$	$	$	$
Changes in non-cash working capital, net of
	businesses acquired:
		Accounts receivable	(22,302)	7,250	(56,049)	(2,352)
		Inventories	5,150	3,369	(34,760)	(29,824)
		Income tax recoverable	9,423	(3,600)	14,807	(6,617)
		Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(1,985)	2,190	(2,591)	(922)
		Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	10,999	2,321	21,943	9,731
		Customer and other deposits	(449)	1,118	(4,293)	1,019
			836	12,648	(60,943)	(28,965)