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Schedule of Long Term Borrowings (Detail) $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
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Disclosure of long term debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,445,127 | $ 1,112,895 | $ 1,729,351 | $ 1,266,729
Less net unamortized debt issue costs | (17,946) |  | (23,098) |
Long-term debt | 1,427,181 |  | 1,706,253 |
6.5% Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member] |  |  |  |
Disclosure of long term debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | 117,678 | 90,625 | 226,113 | 165,625
7.75% Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member] |  |  |  |
Disclosure of long term debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | 447,792 | 344,845 | 477,823 | 350,000
5.25% Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member] |  |  |  |
Disclosure of long term debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | 399,545 | 307,690 | 479,331 | 351,104
7.125% Senior Notes Due 2026 [Member] |  |  |  |
Disclosure of long term debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 480,112 | $ 369,735 | $ 546,084 | $ 400,000

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