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DISTRIBUTIONS - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 04, 2023 $ / shares | Mar. 02, 2023 $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Series 11 Preferred Units | Quarterly Dividends Recognized As Distributions To Owners, Rate Reset |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] |  |  |  |  |
Quarterly distribution rate (as a percent) | 6.446% |  |  |  |
Quarterly distribution (usd per share) | $ 0.402875 |  |  |  |
Quarterly dividend recognised as distributions to owners, term | 5 years |  |  |  |
Series 9 Preferred Units | Quarterly Dividends Recognized As Distributions To Owners, Rate Reset |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] |  |  |  |  |
Quarterly distribution rate (as a percent) |  | 6.642% |  |  |
Quarterly distribution (usd per share) |  | $ 0.415125 |  |  |
Quarterly dividend recognised as distributions to owners, term |  | 5 years |  |  |
Special General Partner |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items] |  |  |  |  |
Dividends recognised as incentive distributions to owners | $ |  |  | $ 266 | $ 240 | $ 206

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