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Pension Plans and Other Post-Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Expected Contributions (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 CAD ($)
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] |
Expected contributions for the next 12 months | $ 134
Pension |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] |
Expected contributions for the next 12 months | 118
Other post-retirement |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] |
Expected contributions for the next 12 months | $ 16

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