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Fee Income - Schedule of Fee Income (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Analysis of income and expense [abstract] |  |
Fee income from insurance contracts | $ 1,175 | $ 1,059
Distribution fees | 959 | 858
Fund management and other asset-based fees | 4,981 | 4,180
Administrative service and other fees | 887 | 784
Total fee income | $ 8,002 | $ 6,881

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