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Changes in Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - Interbank Offered Rate $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 CAD ($)
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Disclosure of voluntary change in accounting policy [line items] |
Non-derivative financial assets | $ 3,849
Non-derivative financial liabilities | 70
Notional amount | $ 9,417

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