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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 15, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |  |  |  |
Payments to acquire property, plant, and equipment |  | $ 6,806 | $ 8,287 | $ 5,128
Subsequent Event |  |  |  |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |  |  |  |
Percentage of assets acquired | 100.00% |  |  |
Payments to acquire property, plant, and equipment | $ 265 |  |  |

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