8. Financial and derivative instruments (continued) In measuring fair value, the Corporation classifies items according to the fair value hierarchy based on the amount of observable inputs. Level 1 valuations use quoted prices (unadjusted) that are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as at the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide ongoing pricing information. The Corporation did not classify any of its fair value measurements within Level 1. Level 2 valuations are based on inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability as at the reporting date. Inputs include quoted market prices, time value, volatility factors and broker quotations which can be substantially observed or corroborated in the marketplace. Level 3 inputs are unobservable for the particular assets and liabilities as at the reporting date. The Corporation did not classify any of its fair value measurements within Level 3. 2017 2016 Classifi- Fair Value Carrying Fair Carrying Fair (millions) cation Hierarchy Amount Value Amount Value FINANCIAL AND DERIVATIVE ASSETS Cash FVTPL n/a $ 1 $ 1 $ 11 $ 11 Trade and other receivables LAR n/a 111 111 104 104 Debt retirement funds FVTPL Level 2 101 101 102 102 Fair value of derivative instrument assets FVTPL Level 2 5 5 11 11
FINANCIAL AND DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES Short-term debt
OL OL OL OL
n/a n/a n/a
299 105
299 105
293 109
293 109
Trade and other payables
Dividends payable Long-term debt
21
21
14
14
Level 2
970
1,099
1,019
1,150
Fair value of derivative instrument liabilities
FVTPL
Level 2
109
109
40
40
Classification details: FVTPL – fair value through profit or loss LAR – loans and receivables OL – other liabilities
The fair value hierarchy is not applicable where the carrying amount approximates fair value due to the nature of the financial instrument. The fair value of debt retirement funds is determined by Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Finance using a market approach with information provided by investment dealers. To the extent possible, valuations reflect indicative secondary pricing for these securities. In all other circumstances, valuations are determined with reference to similar actively traded instruments. The fair value of natural gas derivative instruments is determined using a market approach. The Corporation obtains quoted market prices from sources such as the New York Mercantile Exchange and the Natural Gas Exchange, independent price publications and over-the-counter broker quotes. The fair value of long-term debt is determined for disclosure purposes only using an income approach. Fair values are estimated using the present value of future cash flows discounted at the market rate of interest for the equivalent Province of Saskatchewan debt instruments.
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