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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Components of Intangible Assets (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]    
Intangible assets $ 2,083 $ 1,779
Fund management contracts    
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]    
Intangible assets 640 669
Indefinite life intangible assets    
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]    
Intangible assets 640 669
Distribution, sales potential of field force    
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]    
Intangible assets 339 366
Client relationships and asset administration contracts    
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]    
Intangible assets 735 439
Internally generated software    
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]    
Intangible assets 369 305
Total finite life intangible assets    
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]    
Intangible assets $ 1,443 $ 1,110