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Insurance Contract Liabilities and Investment Contract Liabilities - Gross Claims and Benefits Paid (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Insurance Contracts [Abstract] |  |
Maturities and surrenders | $ 2,993 | $ 2,956
Annuity payments | 1,979 | 1,909
Death and disability benefits | 4,594 | 4,246
Health benefits | 6,913 | 7,222
Policyholder dividends and interest on claims and deposits | 1,828 | 1,088
Gross claims and benefits paid | $ 18,307 | $ 17,421

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