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Investments - Narrative (Details) shares in Millions | Dec. 31, 2019 shares
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Investment in PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items] |
Number of shares held as investment (in shares) | 22.6
Investment in Inter Pipeline Ltd. |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items] |
Number of shares held as investment (in shares) | 6.4

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