Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Note 8 - Segmented information (Details) - Geographic revenues based on the product shipment destination

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Note 8 - Segmented information (Details) - Geographic revenues based on the product shipment destination (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 29, 2013
Sep. 29, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Note 8 - Segmented information (Details) - Geographic revenues based on the product shipment destination [Line Items]          
Geographic Revenue Based on the Product Shipment Destination $ 72,893 $ 75,575 $ 203,236 $ 203,236 $ 223,149
US [Member]
         
Note 8 - Segmented information (Details) - Geographic revenues based on the product shipment destination [Line Items]          
Geographic Revenue Based on the Product Shipment Destination 61,336 53,341   165,758 158,542
Canada [Member]
         
Note 8 - Segmented information (Details) - Geographic revenues based on the product shipment destination [Line Items]          
Geographic Revenue Based on the Product Shipment Destination 8,981 20,539   27,759 53,546
Europe [Member]
         
Note 8 - Segmented information (Details) - Geographic revenues based on the product shipment destination [Line Items]          
Geographic Revenue Based on the Product Shipment Destination 47 1,576   2,852 10,560
Asia [Member]
         
Note 8 - Segmented information (Details) - Geographic revenues based on the product shipment destination [Line Items]          
Geographic Revenue Based on the Product Shipment Destination 2,524 115   6,832 449
Mexico [Member]
         
Note 8 - Segmented information (Details) - Geographic revenues based on the product shipment destination [Line Items]          
Geographic Revenue Based on the Product Shipment Destination $ 5 $ 4   $ 35 $ 52