Other assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]

Schedule of other assets

As at	Dec 31 2018			Dec 31 2017
Restricted cash	$	18,545		$	27,863
Restricted cash and cash equivalents for vessels under construction (a)	66,452			—
Chile VAT receivable	22,595			25,456
Investment in Carbon Recycling International	4,620			4,502
Defined benefit pension plans (note 20)	5,150			6,650
Other	18,044			13,555
Total other assets	$	135,406		$	78,026
Less current portion	(60,931		)	—
	$	74,475		$	78,026