Secured convertible notes payable | 9. Secured convertible notes payable The Company has granted each and every of the secured convertible note holders a continuing security interest in, a general lien upon, and aright of set-off against all existing and future assets and property under the terms of a security agreement. a) On January 23, 2020, the Company issued two convertible notes with principal amounts of $400,000 and $200,000, respectively, with a total face value of $600,000 (the “Notes”) and warrants to purchase 240,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.25 per share for 1 year. The Notes were issued with an original discount of $12,000, and bear interest at 10% per annum compounded monthly. The notes mature on July 20, 2020 and are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time prior to maturity at a conversion price of $1.25 per share. The Company determined that there was no derivative liability associated with the Notes or warrants under ASC 815-15, Derivatives and Hedging The relative fair values of the convertible notes and the warrants were $470,467 and $117,533 respectively. The effective conversion price was then determined to be $0.98. As the stock price at the issuance date was greater than the effective conversion price, it was determined that there was a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The Company recognized the relative fair value of the BCF of $115,383 and an equivalent discount. The Company then recognized the relative fair value of the warrants of $108,100 as additional-paid-in capital and an equivalent discount that further reduced the carrying value of the convertible debt to $364,517. The beneficial conversion feature of $115,383, the original issue discount of $12,000 and the relative fair value of the warrants of $108,100 discounted the carrying value of the convertible debt on the date of issue. The discount is being expensed over the term of the loan to increase the carrying value to the face value of the loan using effective interest rate method. On June 30, 2020, the Company repaid $200,000 of the $600,000 note which left $200,000 outstanding on each note. i. First Modification: On July 1, 2020, the Company entered into amendments to the convertible notes. Pursuant to the amendments, the convertible notes bear simple interest at 5% per annum. The maturity date of the convertible notes was amended to due on demand on or before October 31, 2020. In consideration for extending the maturity date, the Company issued to the convertible note holders 16,000 common shares of the Company and warrants to purchase additional 320,000 common shares of the Company at $1.25 per share expiring October 31, 2021. Each note holder received 8,000 common shares and 160,000 warrants. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment The extended convertible notes had a total carrying value of $400,000. As the common shares and warrants were issued as consideration for extending the convertible notes, the fair value of the common share and warrants of $218,397 were expensed under extinguishment accounting. The fair value of these costs were included in the calculation of the loss on extinguishment of $220,065. ii. Second Modification: On November 1, 2020, the Company entered into amendments to the convertible notes. Pursuant to the amendments, the maturity date of the convertible notes was amended to due on demand on or before March 31, 2021. In consideration for extending the maturity date, the Company agreed to issue to the convertible note holders 100,000 common shares of the Company. Each note holder received 50,000 common shares. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment The extended convertible notes had a total carrying value of $400,000. As the common shares were issued as consideration for extending the convertible notes, the fair value of the common share of $110,000 were expensed under extinguishment accounting. The fair value of these costs were included in the calculation of the loss on extinguishment of $110,000. iii. Third Modification: On March 31, 2021, the Company entered into amendments to the convertible notes. Pursuant to the amendments, the convertible notes bear simple interest at 10% per annum. Pursuant to the amendments, the maturity date of the convertible notes was amended to due on demand on or before September 30, 2021. In consideration for extending the maturity date, the Company agreed to issue to the convertible note holders 20,000 common shares of the Company. Each note holder received 10,000 common shares. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment The extended convertible notes had a total carrying value of $400,000. As the common shares were issued as consideration for extending the convertible notes, the fair value of the common share of $20,000 were expensed under extinguishment accounting. The fair value of these costs were included in the calculation of the loss on extinguishment of $20,000. iv. Fourth Modification: On October 1, 2021, the Company entered into amendments to the convertible notes. Pursuant to the amendments, the convertible notes bear simple interest at 10% per annum. Pursuant to the amendments, the maturity date of the convertible notes was amended to due on demand on or after March 31, 2022 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. v. Fifth Modification: On March 31, 2022, the Company entered into amendments to the convertible notes. Pursuant to the amendments, the convertible notes bear simple interest at 10% per annum. Pursuant to the amendments, the maturity date of the convertible notes was amended to due on demand on or after September 30, 2022 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. As at February 29, 2024, the Company has recorded accrued interest of $117,041 (August 31, 2023 - $97,205), which is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. As of February 29, 2024, the outstanding principal owing is $400,000 (August 31, 2023 - $400,000). On September 30, 2022, the Company defaulted on the Note and is in process of amending the maturity date and conversion price. b) On September 29, 2020, the Company issued a convertible note with a fair value of $163,341 (the “Note”) and warrants to purchase 130,673 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.25 per share for 2 years. The Note bears interest at 10% per annum. The Note is due on demand after March 27, 2021. The Note was convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time prior to March 27, 2021 at a conversion price of $1.25 per share. The Company determined that there was no derivative liability associated with the Note or warrants under ASC 815-15, Derivatives and Hedging The relative fair values of the convertible note and the warrants were $85,330 and $78,011 respectively. The effective conversion price was then determined to be $0.65. As the stock price at the issuance date was greater than the effective conversion price, it was determined that there was a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The Company recognized the relative fair value of the BCF of $85,330 and an equivalent discount. The Company then recognized the relative fair value of the warrants of $78,011 as additional-paid-in capital and an equivalent discount that further reduced the carrying value of the convertible debt to $Nil. The discount is being expensed over the term of the loan to increase the carrying value to the face value of the loan using effective interest rate method. i. First Modification: On March 31, 2021, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bears simple interest at 10% per annum. The maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or before September 30, 2021. In consideration for extending the maturity date, the Company issued to the convertible note holder 8,268 common shares of the Company. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment The extended convertible note had a total carrying value of $163,341. As the common shares were issued as consideration for extending the convertible note, the fair value of the common shares of $8,268 was expensed under extinguishment accounting. The fair value of these costs were included in the calculation of the loss on extinguishment of $8,268. ii. Second Modification: On June 1, 2021, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bears simple interest at 10% per annum. The maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or before November 30, 2021 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. iii. Third Modification: On November 1, 2021, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bears simple interest at 10% per annum. The maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or before March 31, 2022 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. iv. Fourth Modification: On March 31, 2022, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bear simple interest at 10% per annum. Pursuant to the amendment, the maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or after September 30, 2022 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. As at February 29, 2024, the Company has recorded accrued interest of $36,681 (August 31, 2023 - $33,540), which is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. As of February 29, 2024, the outstanding principal owing is $63,341 (August 31, 2023 - $63,341). On September 30, 2022, the Company defaulted on the Note and is in process of amending the maturity date and conversion price. c) On October 26, 2020, the Company issued a convertible note with a face value of $37,613 (the “Note”) and warrants to purchase 30,090 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.25 per share for 2 years. The Note bears interest at 10% per annum. The Note is due on demand after April 23, 2021. The Note was convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time prior to April 23, 2021 at a conversion price of $1.25 per share. The Company determined that there was no derivative liability associated with the Note or warrants under ASC 815-15, Derivatives and Hedging The relative fair values of the convertible note and the warrants were $20,176 and $17,437 respectively. The effective conversion price was then determined to be $0.65. As the stock price at the issuance date was greater than the effective conversion price, it was determined that there was a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The Company recognized the relative fair value of the BCF of $20,176 and an equivalent discount. The Company then recognized the relative fair value of the warrants of $17,437 as additional-paid-in capital and an equivalent discount that further reduced the carrying value of the convertible debt to $Nil. The discount is being expensed over the term of the loan to increase the carrying value to the face value of the loan using effective interest rate method. i. First Modification: On June 1, 2021, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bears simple interest at 10% per annum. The maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or before November 30, 2021 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. ii. Second Modification: On November 1, 2021, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bears simple interest at 10% per annum. The maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or before March 31, 2022 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. iii. Third Modification: On March 31, 2022, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bear simple interest at 10% per annum. Pursuant to the amendment, the maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or after September 30, 2022 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. As at February 29, 2024, the Company has recorded accrued interest of $12,572 (August 31, 2023 - $10,706), which is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. As of February 29, 2024, the outstanding principal owing is $37,613 (August 31, 2023 - $37,613). On September 30, 2022, the Company defaulted on the Note and is in process of amending the maturity date and conversion price. d) On November 11, 2020, the Company issued a convertible note with a face value of $85,937 (the “Note”) and warrants to purchase 68,750 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.25 per share for 2 years. The Note bears interest at 10% per annum. The Note is due on demand after May 9, 2021. The Note was convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time prior to April 23, 2021 at a conversion price of $1.25 per share. The Company determined that there was no derivative liability associated with the Note or warrants under ASC 815-15, Derivatives and Hedging The relative fair values of the convertible note and the warrants were $48,258 and $37,679 respectively. The effective conversion price was then determined to be $0.70. As the stock price at the issuance date was greater than the effective conversion price, it was determined that there was a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The Company recognized the relative fair value of the BCF of $48,258 and an equivalent discount. The Company then recognized the relative fair value of the warrants of $37,679 as additional-paid-in capital and an equivalent discount that further reduced the carrying value of the convertible debt to $Nil. The discount is being expensed over the term of the loan to increase the carrying value to the face value of the loan using effective interest rate method. i. First Modification: On June 1, 2021, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bears simple interest at 10% per annum. The maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or before November 30, 2021 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. ii. Second Modification: On November 1, 2021, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bears simple interest at 10% per annum. The maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or before March 31, 2022 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. iii. Third Modification: On March 31, 2022, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bear simple interest at 10% per annum. Pursuant to the amendment, the maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or after September 30, 2022 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. As at February 29, 2024, the Company has recorded accrued interest of $28,348 (August 31, 2023 - $24,087), which is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. As of February 29, 2024, the outstanding principal owing is $85,937 (August 31, 2023 - $85,937). On September 30, 2022, the Company defaulted on the Note and is in process of amending the maturity date and conversion price. e) On December 2, 2020, the Company issued a convertible note with a face value of $600,000 (the “Note”) and warrants to purchase 240,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.25 per share for 2 years. The Note bears interest at 10% per annum. The Note is due on demand after November 27, 2021. The Note was convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time prior to November 27, 2021 at a conversion price of $1.25 per share. The Company determined that there was no derivative liability associated with the Note or warrants under ASC 815-15, Derivatives and Hedging The relative fair values of the convertible note and the warrants were $457,436 and $142,564 respectively. The effective conversion price was then determined to be $0.95. As the stock price at the issuance date was greater than the effective conversion price, it was determined that there was a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The Company recognized the relative fair value of the BCF of $457,436 and an equivalent discount. The Company then recognized the relative fair value of the warrants of $22,564 as additional-paid-in capital and an equivalent discount that further reduced the carrying value of the convertible debt to $Nil. The discount is being expensed over the term of the loan to increase the carrying value to the face value of the loan using effective interest rate method. i. First Modification: On October 1, 2021, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bears simple interest at 10% per annum. The maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or before March 31, 2022 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment. The Company concluded that the Company is experiencing financial difficulty and that a concession was granted. As the creditor has granted a concession, the guidance contained in ASC 470-60-35 was applied. As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. ii. Second Modification: On March 31, 2022, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bear simple interest at 10% per annum. Pursuant to the amendment, the maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or after September 30, 2022 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. As at February 29, 2024, the Company has recorded accrued interest of $194,465 (August 31, 2023 - $164,712), which is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. As of February 29, 2024, the outstanding principal owing is $600,000 (August 31, 2023 - $600,000). On September 30, 2022, the Company defaulted on the Note and is in process of amending the maturity date and conversion price. f) On January 7, 2021, the Company issued a convertible note with a face value of $300,000 (the “Note). The Note bears interest at 10% per annum and is due on demand after November 27, 2021. The Note was convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time prior to April 23, 2021 at a conversion price of $1.25 per share. The Company determined that there was no derivative liability associated with the Note under ASC 815-15, Derivatives and Hedging i. First Modification: On October 1, 2021, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bears simple interest at 10% per annum. The maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or before March 31, 2022 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment. The Company concluded that the Company is experiencing financial difficulty and that a concession was granted. As the creditor has granted a concession, the guidance contained in ASC 470-60-35 was applied. As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. ii. Second Modification: On March 31, 2022, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bear simple interest at 10% per annum. Pursuant to the amendment, the maturity date of the convertible note was amended to due on demand on or after September 30, 2022 for no additional consideration. The Company evaluated the transaction under the guidance found in ASC 470-50 Modification and Extinguishment As the future undiscounted cash flows are greater than or equal to the net carrying value of the original debt, the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the restructuring was not changed and a new effective interest rate was calculated as the discount rate that equates the present value of the future cash payments specified by the new terms with the carrying amount of the debt. Interest expense will be recognized prospectively such that a constant effective interest rate is applied to the carrying amount of the debt at the beginning of each period between restructuring and maturity, consistent with the interest method. As at February 29, 2024, the Company has recorded accrued interest of $67,397 (August 31, 2023 - $52,521), which is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. As of February 29, 2024, the outstanding principal owing is $300,000 (August 31, 2023 - $300,000). On September 30, 2022, the Company defaulted on the Note and is in process of amending the maturity date and conversion price. g) On March 26, 2021, the Company issued a convertible note with a face value of $18,000 (the “Note”) and warrants to purchase 18,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.50 per share for 1 year. The Note bears interest at 10% per annum. The Note is due on demand after September 26, 2021. The Note was convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time prior to September 26, 2021 at a conversion price of $1.25 per share. The Company determined that there was no derivative liability associated with the Note or warrants under ASC 815-15, Derivatives and Hedging The relative fair values of the convertible note and the warrants were $10,096 and $7,904 respectively. The effective conversion price was then determined to be $0.70. As the stock price at the issuance date was greater than the effective conversion price, it was determined that there was a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). The Company recognized the relative fair value of the BCF of $4,016 and an equivalent discount. The Company then recognized the relative fair value of the warrants of $7,904 as additional-paid-in capital and an equivalent discount that further reduced the carrying value of the convertible debt to $6,080. The discount is being expensed over the term of the loan to increase the carrying value to the face value of the loan using effective interest rate method. i. First Modification: On November 1, 2021, the Company entered into amendment to the convertible note. Pursuant to the amendment, the convertible note bears simple interest at 10% per annum. The |