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Segmented Information - Segment Assets and Liabilities by Geographical Area (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |
Total general fund assets | $ 197,090 | $ 180,229
Investments for account of segregated fund holders | 125,921 | 116,973
Asset Management |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |
Total general fund assets | 6,957 | 5,666
Investments for account of segregated fund holders | 0 | 0
Asset Management | United States |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |
Total general fund assets | 5,124 | 4,770
Asset Management | United Kingdom |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |
Total general fund assets | 1,037 | 145
Investments for account of segregated fund holders | 0 | 0
Asset Management | Canada |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |
Total general fund assets | 580 | 534
Asset Management | Other countries |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |
Total general fund assets | 216 | 217
Corporate |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |
Total general fund assets | 13,897 | 13,930
Investments for account of segregated fund holders | 10,675 | 11,026
Corporate | United States |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |
Total general fund assets | 2,227 | 2,329
Corporate | United Kingdom |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |
Total general fund assets | 7,766 | 8,210
Investments for account of segregated fund holders | 10,675 | 11,026
Corporate | Canada |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |
Total general fund assets | 3,716 | 3,202
Corporate | Other countries |  |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |  |
Total general fund assets | $ 188 | $ 189

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