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GOODWILL GOODWILL (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
Bottom of range |
Disclosure of information for cash-generating units [line items] |
Discount rate applied to cash flow projections | 11.00%
Terminal rate applied to cash flow projections | 900.00%
Period over which management has projected cash flows | 7 years
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Disclosure of information for cash-generating units [line items] |
Discount rate applied to cash flow projections | 14.00%
Terminal rate applied to cash flow projections | 1200.00%
Period over which management has projected cash flows | 21 years

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