CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net loss	$ (28,303)	$ (17,167)	$ (142,402)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	9,564	1,736	(299)
Benefit plan adjustment, net of income tax benefit, of nil for 2015, $1,112 for 2014, and income tax expense of $1,112 for 2013	(423)	(10,403)	6,936
Other comprehensive income (loss)	9,141	(8,667)	6,637
Comprehensive loss for the year	(19,162)	(25,834)	(135,765)
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(4,186)	(5,178)	(6,450)
Comprehensive loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ (23,348)	$ (31,012)	$ (142,215)