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CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Apr. 01, 2019 CAD ($)
Accounting Policies, Changes In Accounting Estimates And Errors [Abstract]
Right-of-use assets	$ 230
Lease liabilities	$ 260

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Accounting Policies, Changes In Accounting Estimates And Errors [Abstract]

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The amount of liabilities related to the entity's leases. Lease is a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to use an underlying asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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The amount of assets that represent a lessee's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term. Underlying asset is an asset that is the subject of a lease, for which the right to use that asset has been provided by a lessor to a lessee.

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