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Total Invested Assets and Related Net Investment Income - Put Option Liability Sensitivity Analysis (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 CAD ($)
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract] |
10% decrease | $ 130
10% increase | $ (141)

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