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Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table] Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Restricted stock and deferred stock awards Restricted Stock and Deferred Stock Awards [Member] Information pertaining to restricted stock and deferred stock awards. Phantom share units (PSUs) Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member] Performance shares Performance Shares [Member] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Civeo Plan Civeo Plan [Member] Information pertaining to the Civeo Plan. 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Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Accrued liabilities: Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accrued compensation Employee-related Liabilities, Current Accrued taxes, other than income taxes Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current Other Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Total accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] Recent accounting pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Share Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Australian Australian Segment [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Australian segment. Canadian Canadian Segment [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Canadian segment. 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Basic Income (Loss) per Share Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Net loss attributable to Civeo common shareholders Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Common Shareholders, Basic Less: income allocated to participating securities Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Basic Basic net loss attributable to Civeo Corporation common shareholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Undistributed income reallocated to participating securities Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Diluted Diluted net loss attributable to Civeo Corporation common shareholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Diluted Income (Loss) per Share Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Dilutive shares - share-based awards (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic net loss per share attributable to Civeo Corporation common shareholders (in dollar per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Diluted net loss per share attributable to Civeo Corporation common shareholders (in dollar per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable [Domain] Receivable [Domain] Trade Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] Unbilled revenue Unbilled Revenue [Member] Unbilled revenue, accounts receivable. Other Other Receivable [Member] Represents information pertaining to other accounts receivable. Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts receivable Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Total accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable, net Inventories Prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Assets held for sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Goodwill Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Operating lease right-of-use assets Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Other noncurrent assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued liabilities Income taxes Accrued Income Taxes, Current Current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Deferred revenue Contract with Customer, Liability, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt, less current maturities Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Operating lease liabilities Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Other noncurrent liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders’ Equity: Equity [Abstract] Preferred shares (Class A Series 1, no par value; 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Rental Mobile Facility Rental [Member] Represents the information pertaining to mobile facility rentals. Product Product [Member] Revenues: Revenues [Abstract] Total revenues Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Costs and expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Service and other costs Cost of Goods and Services Sold Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Depreciation and amortization expense Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Impairment expense Asset Impairment Charges Other operating expense (income) Other Operating Income (Expense), Net Costs and expenses Costs and Expenses Operating loss Operating Income (Loss) Interest expense Interest Expense Interest income Investment Income, Interest Other income Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Loss before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax benefit Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net loss Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net loss attributable to Civeo Corporation Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Less: Dividends attributable to Class A preferred shares Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact Net loss attributable to Civeo common shareholders Per Share Data (see Note 9) Basic net loss per share attributable to Civeo Corporation common shareholders (USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted net loss per share attributable to Civeo Corporation common shareholders (USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Entity Shell Company Entity Shell Company Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Forecast Scenario, Forecast [Member] Debt Covenant [Axis] Debt Covenant [Axis] Debt Covenant [Axis] Debt Covenant [Domain] Debt Covenant [Domain] [Domain] for Debt Covenant [Axis] Maximum Leverage Ratio Maximum Leverage Ratio [Member] Maximum Leverage Ratio [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit facility Amended Credit Facility [Member] Represents information pertaining to a debt instrument by the name of the Amended Credit Facility. Revolving credit facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Revolving credit facility, U.S. subsidiaries Revolving Credit Facility, U.S. Subsidiaries [Member] Represents the information pertaining to senior secured revolving credit facility in favor of certain of the company's U.S. subsidiaries, as borrower. Revolving credit facility, Canadian subsidiaries Revolving Credit Facility, Canadian Subsidiaries [Member] Represents the information pertaining to senior secured revolving credit facility in favor of certain of the company's Canadian subsidiaries, as borrower. Revolving credit facility, Australian subsidiaries Revolving Credit Facility, Australian Subsidiaries [Member] Represents the information pertaining to senior secured revolving credit facility in favor of certain of the company's Australian subsidiaries, as borrower. Lender Name [Axis] Lender Name [Axis] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] First non-extending lender First non-extending lender [Member] First non-extending lender Second non-extending lender Second non-extending lender [Member] Second non-extending lender Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Amended And restated syndicated facility agreement Amended And Restated Syndicated Facility Agreement [Member] Amended And Restated Syndicated Facility Agreement [Member] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] US term loan US Term Loan [Member] Represents information pertaining to the US term loans. Canadian term loans Canadian term loans [Member] Canadian term loans Line of credit Line of Credit [Member] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Base rate Base Rate [Member] Canadian Dealer Offered Rate (CDOR) Canadian Dealer Offered Rate (CDOR) [Member] Represents information pertaining to the Canadian dealer offered rate, CDOR. Bank Bill Swap Bid Rate (BBSY) Bank Bill Swap Bid Rate (BBSY) [Member] Represents information pertaining to the bank bill swap bid rate (BBSY). Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Currency [Axis] Currency [Axis] All Currencies [Domain] All Currencies [Domain] United States of America, Dollars United States of America, Dollars Canada, Dollars Canada, Dollars Australia, Dollars Australia, Dollars Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Canadian term loan Notes Payable Revolving credit facility Long-term Line of Credit Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Term loan, face amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Gross proceeds from qualified offering of indebtedness Debt Covenant, Gross Proceeds in Qualified Offering, Maximum Leverage Threshold Debt Covenant, Gross Proceeds in Qualified Offering, Maximum Leverage Threshold Maximum leverage ratio Maximum Leverage Ratio The maximum ratio of total debt to consolidated EBITDA. Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Interest coverage ratio Interest Coverage Ratio Interest Coverage Ratio Maximum senior secured ratio Maximum Senior Secured Ratio Maximum Senior Secured Ratio Number of lenders cveo_NumberOfLenders Number of lenders within the Credit Agreement. Lender commitments, within credit agreement cveo_LenderCommitmentsWithinCreditAgreement The amount of lender commitments within the credit agreement. Outstanding letters of credit Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Assets Held for Sale Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Increase in other comprehensive loss, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax International functional currency net assets Translation Adjustment Functional to Reporting Currency, Net of Tax Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Canadian term loan, which matures on November 30, 2021; 3.125% of aggregate principal repayable per quarter; weighted average interest rate of 5.2% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 (1) Canadian Term Loan [Member] Represents the new Canadian term loan. U.S. revolving credit facility, which matures on November 30, 2021), weighted average interest rate of 7.2% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 (1) US Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Information pertaining to US Revolving Credit Facility. Canadian revolving credit facility, which matures on November 30, 2021, weighted average interest rate of 5.3% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 (1) Canadian Credit Facility [Member] Canadian borrowing limits that served as debt financing for the Canadian operations of Civeo (Oil States Credit Facility). Australian revolving credit facility, which matures on November 30, 2021, weighted average interest rate of 4.5% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2020 (1) Australian Credit Facility [Member] A separate Australian credit facility (The MAC Group Credit Facility) that was used exclusively to support our Australian operations. Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Long-term debt, gross Long-term Debt, Gross Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs Debt Issuance Costs, Net Total debt Long-term Debt Less: Current portion of long-term debt, including unamortized debt issuance costs, net Stated interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Weighted average interest rate of term loan Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Interest rate on line of credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table] Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table] Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, start date [Axis] Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, 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by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Impairment charges Deferred income tax benefit Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Non-cash compensation charge Employee Benefits and Share-based Compensation Gains on disposals of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Provision (benefit) for loss on receivables, net of recoveries Provision for Doubtful Accounts Other, net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Taxes payable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash flows provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from disposition of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Other, net Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash flows used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Revolving credit borrowings Proceeds from Lines of Credit Revolving credit repayments Repayments of Lines of Credit Term loan repayments Repayments of Long-term Debt Taxes paid on vested shares Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Net cash flows used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Non-cash financing activities: Non-cash financing activities: Preferred dividends paid-in-kind Dividends, Preferred Stock, Paid-in-kind Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Input Type [Axis] Measurement Input Type [Axis] Measurement Input Type [Domain] Measurement Input Type [Domain] Measurement Input, Discount Rate Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Goodwill impairment discount rate Goodwill, Impairment, Discount Rate Goodwill, Impairment, Discount Rate Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block] Revenue Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA UNITED STATES Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill, net of $19.9 million accumulated impairment loss as of December 31, 2019 Goodwill, Gross Foreign currency translation Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Goodwill impairment Goodwill, net of $113.5 million accumulated impairment loss as of March 31, 2020 Accumulated impairment loss Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Schedule of Income Taxes [Table] Schedule of Income Taxes [Table] Schedule of Income Taxes [Table] Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items] Schedule of Income Taxes [Line Items] [Line Items] for Schedule of Income Taxes [Table] Statutory tax rate, Canada, Australia and the U.S. cveo_StatutoryTaxRateForeignAndDomestic The minimum statutory tax rate for a foreign or domestic jurisdiction. Income tax expense (benefit) Income tax benefit, percent of pretax loss Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Deferred income tax benefit Valuation allowance Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating segments Operating Segments [Member] Corporate and eliminations Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Canada Australia U.S. U.S. Segment [Member] Represents information pertaining to the United States segment. Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Operating income (loss) Capital expenditures Total assets Preferred shares, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, No Par Value Preferred shares, authorized (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred shares, issued (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred shares, outstanding (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred shares, liquidation preference Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, No Par Value Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury shares (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of zero taxes Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive loss Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive loss attributable to Civeo Corporation Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Description of Business and Basis of Presentation Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Disaggregation of Revenue [Table] Accommodation revenues Accommodation [Member] Represents the information pertaining to accommodations. Mobile facility rental revenues Food service and other services revenues Food Service And Other Service Revenue [Member] Food Service and other service revenue [Member] Manufacturing revenues Manufacturing [Member] Represents the information pertaining to manufacturing. Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] Reclassification, Policy Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Action Action [Member] Action [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Cash paid to acquire business Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Intangible assets acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, plant and equipment, net: Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Land Land [Member] Accommodations assets Accommodations Assets [Member] Represents information pertaining to accommodations assets. Buildings and leasehold improvements Building and Building Improvements [Member] Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment [Member] Office furniture and equipment Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Vehicles Vehicles [Member] Construction in progress Construction in Progress [Member] Estimated Useful Life (in years) Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Total property, plant and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Total property, plant and equipment, net Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Undeveloped Land Positions in the British Columbia Segment Undeveloped Land Positions in the British Columbia Segment [Member] Represents the information pertaining to the undeveloped land positions located in the British Columbia segment. Modular Construction and Manufacturing Plant Near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Modular Construction and Manufacturing Plant Near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada [Member] Represents information pertaining to a modular construction and manufacturing plant near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Noralta Corporate Office, Nisku Alberta, Canada [Member] Corporate Office, Nisku Alberta, Canada [Member] Noralta Noralta [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Noralta Lodge Ltd. Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Proceeds from sale of land positions Proceeds from Sale of Land Held-for-use Number of land positions Number of Land Positions Number of Land Positions Assets held for sale, estimated fair value less costs of sale Number of real estate properties Number of Real Estate Properties Number of real estate properties sold Number of Real Estate Properties Sold Number of Real Estate Properties Sold Estimated fair value of remaining property Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Impairment Charges Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block] Property, plant and equipment, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Current Total assets held for sale Schedule of Accounts Receivable Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Schedule of Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accrued Liabilities Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Details of Selected Balance Sheet Accounts Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]