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SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS - Restricted performance share units outstanding (Details) - RPSUs EquityInstruments in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 CAD ($) EquityInstruments | Dec. 31, 2017 CAD ($) EquityInstruments
Share-based payment transaction |  |
Vesting period | 3 years |
Summary of information about share units outstanding |  |
Balance at January 1 | EquityInstruments | 4,886 | 4,993
Granted | EquityInstruments | 2,807 | 1,209
Redeemed | EquityInstruments | (2,523) | (889)
Forfeited | EquityInstruments | (180) | (427)
Outstanding at end of period | EquityInstruments | 4,990 | 4,886
Balance at January 1 | $ | $ 4.52 | $ 4.51
Granted | $ | 4.77 | 5.32
Redeemed | $ | 3.56 | 5.39
Forfeited | $ | 4.75 | 4.81
Outstanding at end of period | $ | $ 5.14 | $ 4.52

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