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SEVERANCE COSTS (Details) - CAD CAD in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2016 | Nov. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
SEVERANCE COSTS |  |  |  |
Percent of workforce reduction | 5.00% | 5.00% |  |
Current period severance costs paid |  |  | CAD 29 | CAD 22
Accounts payable and other |  |  |  |
SEVERANCE COSTS |  |  |  |
Severance costs payable |  |  | 25 | 24
Operating and administrative expense |  |  |  |
SEVERANCE COSTS |  |  |  |
Severance expense |  |  | 54 | 42
Other income/(expense) |  |  |  |
SEVERANCE COSTS |  |  |  |
Severance expense |  |  | CAD 0 | CAD 4

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