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Interests in Other Entities - Interest in Unconsolidated Structured Entities (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Joint ventures | Investment funds |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | $ 213 | $ 245
Debt securities | Securitization entities – third-party managed |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |
Carrying amount |  | 5,899
Maximum exposure to loss | 7,366 | 5,899
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term securities | Securitization entities – third-party managed |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | 430 | 725
Maximum exposure to loss | 430 | 725
Equity securities | Investment funds – third-party managed |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | 3,439 | 4,877
Maximum exposure to loss | 3,439 | 4,877
Equity securities and Other invested assets | Investment funds – company managed |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | 1,705 | 1,455
Maximum exposure to loss | 1,705 | 1,455
Other invested assets | Limited partnerships – third-party managed |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |
Carrying amount |  | 1,258
Maximum exposure to loss | $ 1,557 | $ 1,258

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