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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) CAD in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017 CAD	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | CAD		CAD 10.0
Operating Leases
Product Warranty Expense	$ 9.8
Prior To 1995 [member]
Walter Energy tax assessment			$ 33.0
IRS-Walter Energy Claim 1 [Member]
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum	554.3
IRS-Walter Energy Claim 1 Priority [Member]
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum	229.1
IRS-Walter Energy Claim 2 [Member]
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum	860.4
IRS-Walter Energy Claim 2 Priority [Member]
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum	$ 535.3

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