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LONG-TERM DEBT LONG-TERM DEBT (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 29, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017
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Revolving long-term bank credit facility, interest at variable U.S. LIBOR-based interest rate plus a spread ranging from 1% to 2% |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 1,000 |  | $ 1,000
Term loan, interest at variable U.S. LIBOR-based interest rate plus a spread ranging from 1% to 2% |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |
Maximum borrowing capacity |  | $ 300 |

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