CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Comprehensive Loss
Net loss	$ (40,621)	$ (26,400)	$ (14,521)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4,586)	9,564	1,736
Benefit plan adjustment, net of income tax benefit, nil for 2016, nil for 2015, and income tax benefit of $1,112 for 2014	(3,101)	(423)	(10,403)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,687)	9,141	(8,667)
Comprehensive loss for the year	(48,308)	(17,259)	(23,188)
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(5,612)	(4,186)	(5,178)
Comprehensive loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ (53,920)	$ (21,445)	$ (28,366)