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Net of tax and reclassification adjustments amount of the change in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges, which is attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests. Also includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss).

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This element represents net of tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment of accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges unrealized in net income, attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest.

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Net of tax amount of the redeemable non-controlling appreciation (loss) in the value of unsold equity investees. Excludes amounts related to other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses.

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The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity redeemable noncontrolling interest.

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This element represents the redeemable non-controlling reduction in earnings per share of common stock that occurs through indirect equity investments for Enbridge Income Fund.

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Represents the amount of consideration transferred between segments

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Represents the amount of consideration transferred between segments relating to cash portion.

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Represents the amount of consideration transferred between segments relating to debt portion received.

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Represents the amount of consideration transferred between segments relating to debt portion received interest rate.

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Represents the amount of consideration transferred between segments relating to preferred units received.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity.

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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest.

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