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Operations and Significant Accounting Policies - New Accounting Standards (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Total Assets [Member]
Reclassifications [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment	$ (12.6)
Total Liabilities [Member]
Reclassifications [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment	$ (12.6)

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