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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Cash paid during period for: |  |  |
Interest | $ 209.2 | $ 221.5 | $ 196.7
Income taxes, net of refunds | 215.4 | 206.8 | 474.9
Disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activities |  |  |
Decrease in capital expenditures incurred but not paid | $ (22.5) |  | $ (5.6)
Increase in capital expenditures incurred but not paid |  | $ 13.2 |

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