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Other Liabilities - Schedule of Borrowings (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |
Borrowed funds | $ 188 | $ 227
Encumbrances on real estate, Maturing in 2033 |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |
Borrowed funds | 177 | 206
Encumbrances on real estate in US Dollars, Maturing in 2020 |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |
Borrowed funds | $ 11 | $ 21

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