Net Loss Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Net Loss Per Share

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2017		2016		2017		2016
	$		$		$		$
Net loss attributable to the shareholders of Teekay Corporation	(80,152	)	(77,809	)	(125,408	)	(126,592	)
The Company's portion of the Inducement Premium and Exchange Contribution charged to retained earnings by Teekay Offshore (note 9e)	—		(4,993	)	—		(4,993	)
Net loss attributable to the shareholders of Teekay Corporation - basic and diluted	(80,152	)	(82,802	)	(125,408	)	(131,585	)
Weighted average number of common shares	86,259,207		72,945,635		86,217,567		72,844,031
Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation	—		—		—		—
Common stock and common stock equivalents	86,259,207		72,945,635		86,217,567		72,844,031
Loss per common share:
- Basic	(0.93	)	(1.14	)	(1.45	)	(1.81	)
- Diluted	(0.93	)	(1.14	)	(1.45	)	(1.81	)