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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of comprehensive income [abstract] |  |  |
Unrealized income, tax | $ 2 | $ 2 | $ (13)
Reclassification to net earnings (loss), tax | $ 1 | $ 2 | $ 5

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