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Financial Instruments - Net (Gains) Losses from Risk Management Activities (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Net realized risk management loss	$ 17	$ 32	$ 64
Net unrealized risk management loss (gain)	19	(39)	13
Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives	$ 36	$ (7)	$ 77

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Financial Instruments [Abstract]

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Gain (Losses) On Change In Fair Value Of Settled Derivatives

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Gain (Losses) On Change In Fair Value Of Unsettled Derivatives

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The gains (losses) resulting from change in the fair value of derivatives recognised in profit or loss. [Refer: Derivatives [member]]

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