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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Estimated fair values of derivative financial instruments included in risk management asset (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Reconciliation Of Changes In Derivative Financial Assets (Liabilities), Net [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Derivative financial asset (liability), net | $ 489 | $ 854 |
Net change in fair value of outstanding derivatives financial instruments recognized in: Risk management activities | (37) | (25) | $ (374)
Net change in fair value of outstanding derivatives financial instruments recognized in: Foreign exchange | (375) | (304) |
Net change in fair value of outstanding derivatives financial instruments recognized in: Other comprehensive income (loss) | 24 | (36) |
Derivative financial asset (liability), net | 101 | 489 | $ 854
Asset (liability), included in current portion of other long-term (liabilities) assets | (103) | 222 |
Asset (liability), included in other long-term assets | $ 204 | $ 267 |

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