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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative instruments and hedging activity for the period [Abstract]
Maximum number of months for forward exchange contracts to mature	18 months
Impact of foreign exchange rates on debt instruments recorded in Other Comprehensive Income	$ 7.6
Forward Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative instruments and hedging activity for the period [Abstract]
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified into net earnings	(0.5)	$ (0.3)
Forward Exchange Contracts [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Derivative instruments and hedging activity for the period [Abstract]
Derivative, fair value	21.4		$ 35.2
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt, Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative instruments and hedging activity for the period [Abstract]
Carrying value of foreign denominated debt	$ 211.1		$ 162.5

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Fair value of all asset derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

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The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.

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Current period adjustment resulting from gains and losses on foreign currency transactions that are designated as, and are effective as, economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity, net of tax effect.

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