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Acquisitions and Other - Summary of Fair Value of Net Identifiable Assets Recognized from Acquisition (Details) - BGO $ in Millions	Jul. 01, 2019 CAD ($)
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Intangible assets	$ 238
Net assets	23
Deferred tax liabilities	(48)
Total identifiable net assets at fair value	213
Non-controlling interests	(339)
Goodwill arising on acquisition	537
Total consideration	$ 411

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The amount recognised as of the acquisition date for deferred tax liabilities assumed in a business combination. [Refer: Deferred tax liabilities; Business combinations [member]]

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