The amount of payments received for goods or services to be provided in the future.

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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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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of voluntary change in accounting policy [line items]
Customer advances		$ 40.3	$ 39.2	$ 31.5
IFRS 16 \| Subsequent Event
Disclosure of voluntary change in accounting policy [line items]
Leases, right-of-use asset	$ 300.0
Leases, liability	$ 300.0