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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES - Narrative (Details) - Heartland $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Share-based compensation expense associated with equity awards held by terminated employees | $ 57.1
Asset write-offs | 17.3
Employee termination benefits obligations | $ 37.3

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