FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT | 13. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT Fair value: Fair value measurements recognized in the condensed consolidated balance sheets must be categorized in accordance with the following levels: Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and derivative warrants liability. The fair values of short-term investments, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. Cash and cash equivalents are measured at fair value using Level 1 inputs. The Company measured its derivative warrant liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis using level 3 inputs. The fair value of derivative warrant liabilities is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The following assumptions were used to value the derivative warrant liabilities issued November 16, 2020; exercise price: $5.11; expected risk free interest rate: 0.45%; expected annual volatility; 46.32% expected life in years: 6.0; and expected annual dividend yield: $Nil. Subsequently, the following assumptions were used to value the derivative warrant liabilities at December 31, 2020; exercise price: $5.11; expected risk free interest rate: 0.45%; expected annual volatility: 45.32%; expected life in years: 5.9; and expected annual dividend yield: $Nil. The following table summarizes the classification and carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments at December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020: December 31, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents 10,020,853 - - 10,020,853 Short-term investments - 45,225 - 45,225 Accounts receivable - 154,846 - 154,846 Total financial assets 10,020,853 200,071 10,220,924 Financial liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,077,325 - 2,077,325 Derivative warrants liability - - 1,763,980 1,763,980 Total financial liabilities - 2,077,325 1,763,980 3,841,305 June 30, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents 5,805,809 - - 5,805,809 Short-term investments - 42,384 - 42,384 Accounts receivable - 45,344 - 45,344 Total financial assets 5,805,809 87,728 - 5,893,537 Financial liabilities Accounts payable and accrued - 1,607,303 - 1,607,303 Total financial liabilities - 1,607,303 - 1,607,303 a) Market Risk: Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market prices are comprised of four types of risk: foreign currency risk, interest rate risk, commodity price risk and equity price risk. The Company does not currently have significant commodity price risk or equity price risk. Foreign Currency Risk Foreign currency risk is the risk that the future cash flows or fair value of the Company’s financial instruments that are denominated in a currency that is not the Company’s functional currency (C$) will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. Portions of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are denominated in U.S. dollars. Accordingly, the Company is exposed to fluctuations in the U.S. and Canadian dollar exchange rates. As at December 31, 2020, the Company has a net excess of U.S. dollar denominated cash and cash equivalents in excess of U.S. dollar denominated accounts payable and accrued liabilities of US$6,022,540 which is equivalent to C$7,667,898 at the December 31, 2020 exchange rate. The U.S. dollar financial assets generally result from holding U.S. dollar cash to settle anticipated near-term accounts payable and accrued liabilities denominated in U.S. dollars. The U.S. dollar financial liabilities generally result from purchases of supplies and services from suppliers from outside of Canada. Each change of 1% in the U.S. dollar in relation to the Canadian dollar results in a gain or loss, with a corresponding effect on cash flows, of $60,225 based on the December 31, 2020 net U.S. dollar assets (liabilities) position. During the six months ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded foreign exchange loss of $271,241 (December 31, 2019 – loss of $11,250) related to US dollars. As at December 31, 2020, the Company has a net excess of Euros denominated accounts payable and accrued liabilities in excess of Euros denominated cash and cash equivalents of €76,911 which is equivalent to US$94,284 at the December 31, 2020 exchange rate. The Euros financial assets generally result from holding Euro denominated account holdings to settle anticipated near-term accounts payable and accrued liabilities denominated in Euros. The Euros financial liabilities generally result from purchases of supplies and services from suppliers from outside of Canada. Each change of 1% in the Euro in relation to the Canadian dollar results in a gain or loss, with a corresponding effect on cash flows, of $943 based on the December 31, 2020 net Euro assets (liabilities) position. During the six months ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded a foreign exchange gain of $36,950 (December 31, 2019 – gain of $Nil) related to Euros. Interest Rate Risk: Interest rate risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. As at December 31, 2020, holdings of cash and cash equivalents of $3,043,954 (June 30, 2020 - $4,307,407) are subject to floating interest rates. The balance of the Company’s cash holdings of $6,976,899 (June 30, 2020 - $1,498,402) are non-interest bearing. As at December 31, 2020, the Company held variable rate guaranteed investment certificates, with one-year terms, with face value of $45,162 (June 30, 2020 - $42,193). The Company’s current policy is to invest excess cash in guaranteed investment certificates or interest-bearing accounts of major Canadian chartered banks or credit unions with comparable credit ratings. The Company regularly monitors compliance to its cash management policy. The Company, as at December 31, 2020, does not have any borrowings. Interest rate risk is limited to potential decreases on the interest rate offered on cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments held with chartered Canadian financial institutions. The Company considers this risk to be immaterial. b) Credit Risk: Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or a counter party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Financial instruments which are potentially subject to credit risk for the Company consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments are maintained with financial institutions of reputable credit and may be redeemed upon demand. The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. Credit risk exposure is limited through maintaining cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments with high-credit quality financial institutions and management considers this risk to be minimal for all cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments assets based on changes that are reasonably possible at each reporting date. c) Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company’s policy is to ensure that it has sufficient cash to meet its liabilities when they become due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company’s reputation. A key risk in managing liquidity is the degree of uncertainty in the cash flow projections. If future cash flows are fairly uncertain, the liquidity risk increases. As at December 31, 2020, the Company has cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $10,066,078 (June 30, 2020 - $5,848,193), current liabilities of $2,153,637 (June 30, 2020 - $1,676,268 ) and a working capital surplus of $8,095,751 (June 30, 2020 - $4,636,189). |