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Interests in Other Entities - Interest in Unconsolidated Structured Entities (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Joint ventures | Investment funds |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | $ 155 | $ 204
Debt securities | Securitization entities - third-party managed |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | 8,805 | 8,402
Maximum exposure to loss | 8,805 | 8,402
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term securities | Securitization entities - third-party managed |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | 1,115 | 498
Maximum exposure to loss | 1,115 | 498
Equity securities | Investment funds - third-party managed |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | 5,102 | 3,453
Maximum exposure to loss | 5,102 | 3,453
Equity securities and Other invested assets | Investment funds – company managed |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | 2,299 | 2,293
Maximum exposure to loss | 2,299 | 2,293
Other invested assets | Limited partnerships - third-party managed |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [line items] |  |
Carrying amount | 1,842 | 1,682
Maximum exposure to loss | $ 1,842 | $ 1,682

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