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Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 29, 2016 | May. 31, 2015
Fair value on a recurring basis |  |
Contractual maturities (less than) | 1 year | 1 year
Canadian treasury securities |  |
Fair value on a recurring basis |  |
Amortized cost basis of marketable securities | $ 71.7 | $ 16.1

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