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Investments - Narrative (Details) - Investment in PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2024 CAD ($) $ / shares shares
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Number of investment shares sold (in shares) | shares | 22.6
Cash proceeds per common share (CAD per share) | $ / shares | $ 25.65
Cash proceeds | $ | $ 575

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