Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (Subsequent Event [Member], Harlequin [Member]) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
May 01, 2014 USD ($)	May 01, 2014 CAD
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Purchase price of acquisition	$ 415	455

Consideration to be Paid Upon Potential Acquisition

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