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Acquisitions and Other - Summary of Fair Value of Net Identifiable Assets Recognized from Acquisition (Details) - CAD ($) | Jan. 05, 2021 | Jul. 01, 2020
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Crescent |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] |  |
Intangible assets | $ 341,000,000 |
Net liabilities | (119,000,000) |
Total identifiable net assets at fair value | 222,000,000 |
Non-controlling interest | (317,000,000) |
Goodwill arising on acquisition | 409,000,000 |
Total consideration | 314,000,000 |
Contingent consideration | $ 6,000,000 |
InfraRed |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] |  |
Intangible assets |  | $ 357,000,000
Net assets |  | 97,000,000
Deferred tax liabilities |  | (67,000,000)
Total identifiable net assets at fair value |  | 387,000,000
Financial liability |  | (129,000,000)
Goodwill arising on acquisition |  | 288,000,000
Total consideration |  | 546,000,000
Contingent consideration |  | 29,000,000
InfraRed | Non-contractual customer Relationships |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] |  |
Goodwill arising on acquisition |  | $ 288,000,000

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