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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (CAD)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Cost 1,340 1,068  
Accumulated Amortization 336 251  
Net 1,004 817  
Amortization expenses      
Total amortization expense for intangible assets 82 64 58
Expected aggregate amortization expense      
2014 93    
2015 83    
2016 73    
2017 65    
2018 57    
Software
     
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Weighted Average Amortization Rate (as a percent) 13.20% 11.90%  
Cost 825 622  
Accumulated Amortization 241 180  
Net 584 442  
Natural gas supply opportunities
     
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Weighted Average Amortization Rate (as a percent) 3.70% 3.80%  
Cost 311 291  
Accumulated Amortization 65 50  
Net 246 241  
Power purchase agreements
     
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Weighted Average Amortization Rate (as a percent) 4.00% 4.70%  
Cost 87 85  
Accumulated Amortization 7 4  
Net 80 81  
Transportation agreements
     
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Weighted Average Amortization Rate (as a percent) 3.70% 2.90%  
Cost 53 50  
Accumulated Amortization 15 13  
Net 38 37  
Other
     
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Weighted Average Amortization Rate (as a percent) 4.00% 5.60%  
Cost 64 20  
Accumulated Amortization 8 4  
Net 56 16