text: **22. Per Share Information**
  
  the following is the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. the fully 
  diluted amounts shown below exclude stock options and warrants whose exercise price exceeded the average market price for the 
  year and are considered anti‑dilutive. 
  
  **For the years ended December 31,** **2013** 2012 
  
  Weighted average shares outstanding ‑ basic  **54,142,897** 50,226,973 
  
  Unexercised dilutive options  **232,877** 506,233 
  
  restricted share units  **126,014** 63,869 
  
  Convertible debentures  **9,875,954** 7,441,730 
  
  Weighted average shares outstanding ‑ diluted  **64,377,742** 58,238,805 