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Capital Stock (Common Shares Reserved for Future Issuance) (Details) - shares shares in Millions | Dec. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2019
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Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items] |  |
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) | 51.1 | 43.3
Stock Options and Equity-Settled SARs |  |
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items] |  |
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) | 36.7 | 34.6
Restricted Stock and Restricted Share Units - Unvested |  |
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items] |  |
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) | 3.9 | 2.0
Common shares available for future issuance |  |
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items] |  |
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) | 10.5 | 6.7

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