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Reinsurance - Schedule of Reinsurance Expenses and Benefits (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Insurance Contracts [Abstract] |  |
Recovered claims and benefits | $ 1,839 | $ 3,704
Commissions | 74 | 85
Reserve adjustments | 25 | 224
Operating expenses and other | (83) | (360)
Reinsurance (expenses) recoveries | $ 2,021 | $ 4,373

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