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ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS (Details) shares in Millions | Sep. 14, 2016 shares
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Corporate Information And Statement Of IFRS Compliance [Abstract] |
Stock split conversion ratio | 1.5
Additional unit received for each unit held in stock split | 0.5
Number of shares issued | 115

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