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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - Financial Instruments (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Forecast | IFRS 9
Adjustment to retained earnings	$ 56.3

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