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L3HARRIS' MILITARY TRAINING BUSINESS - Private placements of subscription receipts (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Mar. 04, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [abstract] |  |  |
Gross proceeds | $ 700.0 | $ 700.0 |
Interest earned on escrowed proceeds |  | 0.1 |
Restricted funds for subscription receipts deposit |  | 700.1 | $ 0.0
Accrued commitment fee | $ 14.0 | 14.0 |
Liabilities for subscription receipts |  | $ 714.1 | $ 0.0

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