ONGOING LITIGATION (Details) $ in Millions	Aug. 02, 2016 CAD ($)
ONGOING LITIGATION
Punitive damages	$ 20

Represents the amount of punitive damages requested from class action lawsuit.

No definition available.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration