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LONG-TERM DEBT - Senior Notes and Debentures (Details) CAD in Millions, $ in Millions |  |  | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Feb. 08, 2018 CAD | Nov. 04, 2016 CAD | Jun. 30, 2017 CAD | Mar. 31, 2017 CAD | May 31, 2016 CAD | Dec. 31, 2017 CAD | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 CAD | Feb. 08, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Transaction costs and discounts |  | CAD 17 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Repayment of long-term debt |  |  |  |  |  | CAD 1,034 |  | CAD 538 |  |
Senior notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds on issuance of long-term debt |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | $ 0 | 671 |  |
Repayment of long-term debt |  |  | CAD 500 | CAD 250 | CAD 1,000 | CAD 750 |  | CAD 1,000 |  |
Senior Notes Due 2026 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal amount | $ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 500
Interest rate |  | 2.90% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Discount / premium at issuance |  | 98.354% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event | Senior Notes Due 2048 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal amount | $ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 750 |
Interest rate |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4.30% |
Proceeds on issuance of long-term debt | CAD 938 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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