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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND OTHER (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified |  |  | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 Special Purpose Entity USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2014 Special Purpose Entity CAD | Dec. 31, 2013 Special Purpose Entity USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013 Special Purpose Entity CAD | Jun. 30, 2014 Special Purpose Entity Maximum USD ($)
Accounts receivable and other |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of ownership in SPE to avail receivable owned by SPE | 100.00% |  |  |  |  |
Accumulated purchases, net of collections |  |  |  |  |  | $ 450
Trade and accrued receivables |  | $ 408 | 436 | $ 380 | 404 |

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