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RISK MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) (CAD) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014
Maximum |
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Floating rate debt as a percentage of total debt outstanding | 25.00%
Foreign Exchange Risk |
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Period to hedge a minimum level of foreign currency denominated earnings exposures | 5 years
Interest rate contracts - short-term borrowings |
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Average swap rate (as a percent) | 2.10%
Interest rate contracts - long-term debt |
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Average swap rate (as a percent) | 3.60%
Amount of future fixed rate term debt issuances | 8,870
Equity Price Risk |
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Number of forms of stock-based compensation with equity price risk | 1

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