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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Post-Retirement Benefits (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019
Officers
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Employer matching contribution, percent of salary	15.00%

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Defined benefit plans, employer matching contribution, percent of employees' gross pay

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