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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION - Liabilities Arising From Financing Activities (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 CAD ($)
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items] |
Liabilities arising from financing activities, beginning balance | $ 16,320
Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities [abstract] |
Issue of long-term debt | 6,622
Settlement of hedge instruments, net | 124
Non-cash changes | (747)
Liabilities arising from financing activities, ending balance | 22,319
Cash flow hedges on US dollar debt securities |
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items] |
Liabilities arising from financing activities, beginning balance | (485)
Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities [abstract] |
Settlement of hedge instruments, net | 124
Non-cash changes | 222
Liabilities arising from financing activities, ending balance | (139)
Long-term debt |
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items] |
Liabilities arising from financing activities, beginning balance | 16,805
Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities [abstract] |
Issue of long-term debt | 6,622
Non-cash changes | (969)
Liabilities arising from financing activities, ending balance | $ 22,458

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