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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) CAD in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 CAD item
RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS |
Percentage by which if, amortization of cumulative unrecognized net actuarial gains and losses exceeds the greater of the accrued benefit obligation or the fair value of plan assets, then the incremental amortization of cumulative unrecognized net actuarial gains and losses would be included in pension cost | 10.00%
REGULATION |
Regulatory assets | CAD | CAD 0
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |
Number of primary methods of depreciation which are utilized | item | 2
Performance stock units |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION |
Vesting period | 3 years
Restricted stock units |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION |
Vesting period | 35 months

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- Definition Represents the percentage by which if, amortization of cumulative unrecognized net actuarial gains and losses exceeds the greater of the accrued benefit obligation or the fair value of plan assets, then the incremental amortization of cumulative unrecognized net actuarial gains and losses would be included in pension cost. + References No definition available. + Details
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