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Litigation Settlement, Fee Expense - CAD Currency

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[Line Items] for Results of Arbitrations and Legal Proceedings [Table]

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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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Amount of litigation expense, including but not limited to legal, forensic, accounting, and investigative fees.

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