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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS PreTax Exit Costs (Details) - Canadian Entities [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
PreTax Exit Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Investment impairment on deconsolidation | $ (67.5) | $ 3.0 | $ (17.5)
Guarantees and contingent liabilities | 41.0 | (24.3) | 0.0
Total loss from deconsolidation | $ (26.5) | $ (21.3) | $ (17.5)

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