9. INCOME TAXES
Income taxes
The provision for income taxes differs from that computed at Canadian corporate tax rate of approximately 15.50% (2015 - 15.50%) as follows:
| Income tax recovery | ||
|
| Year ended December 31, 2016 | Year ended December 31, 2015 |
|
| $ | $ |
| Net loss for the year before income taxes | (7,280,831) | (5,185,852) |
| Expected income tax recovery from net loss | (1,128,529) | (803,807) |
| Non-deductible expenses | 618,900 | 462,915 |
| Other temporary differences | (7,138) | (2,859) |
| Change in valuation allowance | 516,767 | 343,751 |
|
| - | - |
|
Deferred tax asset | ||
|
| Year ended December 31, 2016 | Year ended December 31, 2015 |
|
| $ | $ |
| Non-capital loss carry forwards | 1,389,471 | 756,534 |
| Other temporary differences | 40,499 | 23,565 |
| Change in valuation allowance | (1,429,970) | (780,099) |
|
| - | - |
As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company determined that a valuation allowance relating to above deferred tax asset of the Company was necessary. This determination was based largely on the negative evidence represented by the losses incurred. The Company decided not to recognize any deferred tax asset, as it is not more likely than not to be realized. Therefore, a valuation allowance of $1,429,970 and $780,099, for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, was recorded to offset deferred tax assets.
As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company has approximately $8,964,328 and $4,880,865, respectively, of non-capital losses available to offset future taxable income. These losses will expire between 2032 to 2034.
As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company is not subject to any uncertain tax positions.