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Insurance Contract Liabilities and Investment Contract Liabilities - Gross Claims and Benefits Paid (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Insurance Contracts [Abstract] |  |
Maturities and surrenders | $ 2,609 | $ 2,389
Annuity payments | 1,876 | 1,849
Death and disability benefits | 3,948 | 3,836
Health benefits | 6,421 | 6,079
Policyholder dividends and interest on claims and deposits | 1,132 | 1,200
Gross claims and benefits paid | $ 15,986 | $ 15,353

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