Annual and transition report of foreign private issuers pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Document and Entity Information Document

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Document and Entity Information Document
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
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Document And Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name ONCOLYTICS BIOTECH INC
Entity Central Index Key 0001129928
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type 20-F
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
Amendment Flag false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 141,805,722
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes