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SEVERANCE COSTS (Details) CAD in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 CAD
SEVERANCE COSTS |
Percent of workforce reduction | 5.00%
Severance costs paid | CAD 22
Accounts payable and other |
SEVERANCE COSTS |
Severance costs payable | 24
Sponsored Investments |
SEVERANCE COSTS |
Severance expense | 20
Corporate |
SEVERANCE COSTS |
Severance expense | 26
Operating and Administrative Expense |
SEVERANCE COSTS |
Severance expense | 42
Other Expense |
SEVERANCE COSTS |
Severance expense | CAD 4

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