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Leases - Lease Assets (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 CAD ($)
Disclosure Of Information About Lease Assets Explanatory [Line Items] |
Additions | $ 527
Depreciation | (259)
Derecognitions | (6)
Foreign exchange adjustments and other | (12)
Lease assets, ending balance | 1,789
Product transportation and storage |
Disclosure Of Information About Lease Assets Explanatory [Line Items] |
Additions | 452
Depreciation | (106)
Derecognitions | 0
Foreign exchange adjustments and other | (3)
Lease assets, ending balance | 1,166
Field equipment and power |
Disclosure Of Information About Lease Assets Explanatory [Line Items] |
Additions | 43
Depreciation | (54)
Derecognitions | (6)
Foreign exchange adjustments and other | 2
Lease assets, ending balance | 317
Offshore vessels and equipment |
Disclosure Of Information About Lease Assets Explanatory [Line Items] |
Additions | 12
Depreciation | (72)
Derecognitions | 0
Foreign exchange adjustments and other | (10)
Lease assets, ending balance | 182
Office leases and other |
Disclosure Of Information About Lease Assets Explanatory [Line Items] |
Additions | 20
Depreciation | (27)
Derecognitions | 0
Foreign exchange adjustments and other | (1)
Lease assets, ending balance | $ 124

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