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Investments - Summary of Investments (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
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Investments	$ 309	$ 305
Investment in PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.
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Investments	309	228
Investment in Inter Pipeline Ltd.
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Investments	$ 0	$ 77

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