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SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS - Deferred share unit plan (Details) - Deferred share unit plan $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) EquityInstruments $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) EquityInstruments $ / shares
Share-based payment transaction |  |
Minimum percentage of compensation for computing number of share units to outside director (as a percent) | 50.00% |
DSUs granted | 269,000 | 312,000
Weighted average grant-date fair value (CDN$/ unit) | $ / shares | $ 5.39 | $ 4.39
Number of share units outstanding | 1,645,972 |
Recognized liability | $ | $ 7.8 | $ 5.5

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