Supplementary Cash Flow Information - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Supplemental cash flow information:
Equipment acquired under capital lease obligations and software acquired under license agreements	$ 1.9	$ 0.0

The aggregate increase during the period in capital lease and software license obligations due to entering into new agreements.

No definition available.

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