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Other Assets - Schedule of Other Assets (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract] |  |
Accounts receivable | $ 1,632 | $ 1,191
Investment income due and accrued | 1,104 | 1,127
Property and equipment | 612 | 664
Right-of-use assets | 695 | 730
Deferred acquisition costs | 172 | 150
Prepaid expenses | 406 | 325
Premium receivable | 637 | 621
Accrued post-retirement benefit assets | 83 | 197
Other | 93 | 147
Total other assets | 5,434 | 5,152
Amortization expense, deferred acquisition costs | $ 23 | $ 21

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