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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - shares | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |  |
Common shares issued | 232,793,335 | 225,465,654
Common shares held in trust | 542,894 | 500,514

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