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RISK MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details 8) (CAD) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013
Changes in net fair value of derivative assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy |  |  |
Level 3 net derivative liability at beginning of period | (164) | (24) |
Total gains/(loss) |  |  |
Included in earnings | (18) | (74) |
Included in OCI |  | 11 |
Settlements | 10 | 8 |
Level 3 net derivative liability at end of period | (172) | (79) |
Amount of transfer of fair value of liabilities between level | 0 | 0 |
Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments |  |  |
Equity investments at carrying value | 98 |  | 103
Preferred shares | Minimum |  |  |
Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments |  |  |
Cumulative dividends based on average yield of Government of Canada bonds, maturity period of bonds | 10 years |  |
Cumulative dividends based on average yield of Government of Canada bonds, spread over reference rate (as a percent) | 4.30% |  |
Preferred shares | Maximum |  |  |
Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments |  |  |
Cumulative dividends based on average yield of Government of Canada bonds, spread over reference rate (as a percent) | 4.40% |  |
Carrying value |  |  |
Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments |  |  |
Long-term debt | 29,220 |  | 25,168
Carrying value | Preferred shares |  |  |
Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments |  |  |
Held to maturity preferred share investment | 299 |  | 287
Total Fair Value |  |  |
Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments |  |  |
Long-term debt | 33,426 |  | 27,469
Total Fair Value | Preferred shares |  |  |
Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments |  |  |
Held to maturity preferred share investment | 580 |  | 580

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