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Capital Stock (Common Shares Reserved for Future Issuance) (Details) - shares shares in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022
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Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items] |  |
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) | 50.5 | 53.9
Stock Options and SARs |  |
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items] |  |
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) | 24.9 | 27.6
Restricted Stock and Restricted Share Units - Unvested |  |
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items] |  |
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) | 14.5 | 7.9
Common shares available for future issuance |  |
Common Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items] |  |
Shares reserved for future issuance (in shares) | 11.1 | 18.4

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