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Financial Instruments - Net (Gains) Losses from Risk Management Activities (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Financial Instruments [Abstract] |  |  |
Net realized risk management (gain) loss | $ (14) | $ (7) | $ 17
Net unrealized risk management loss (gain) | 12 | (28) | 19
Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives | $ (2) | $ (35) | $ 36

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