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Share repurchases - Narrative (Details) - March 2025 Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) - CAD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Mar. 03, 2025
Share Repurchase Program [Line Items] |  |  |
Common Shares authorized to be repurchased |  |  | 37.3
Share repurchase program, change in accrued tax liability | $ 26 | $ 33 |

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