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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION - ADOPTION OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS UPDATES (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($) Provisions | Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Adoption of accounting standards updates |  |
Net cash used in investing activities | $ 996.8 | $ 1,036.2
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18 | Impact of ASU 2016-18 |  |
Adoption of accounting standards updates |  |
Net cash used in investing activities |  | 12.3
Accounting Standards Update 2016-15 |  |
Adoption of accounting standards updates |  |
Number of provisions in ASU 2016-15 | Provisions | 8 |
Impact on financial statements from adoption | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0

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