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NATURE OF THE BUSINESS (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 CAD ($) segment
Corporate Information And Statement Of IFRS Compliance [Abstract] |
Number of reportable segments | segment | 3
COVID-19 Pandemic |
Unusual, Infrequent Items Or Both [Line Items] |
Bad debt expense on accounts receivable, financing receivables, and contract assets based on changing economic conditions | $ | $ 90

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