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SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS - Short-term Borrowings (Details) - CAD CAD in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |
Total short-term borrowings | CAD 1,585 | CAD 800 |
Accounts receivable securitization program |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |
Total short-term borrowings | CAD 650 | CAD 800 | CAD 800

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