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Risk Management - Summary of Reconciliation of Allowance for Loan Losses (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of credit risk exposure [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 85 | $ 118
Provisions | 55 | 35
Recoveries | (36) | (13)
Write-offs | (9) | (55)
Ending balance | 95 | 85
Private placements [Member] |  |
Disclosure of credit risk exposure [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | 39 | 92
Provisions | 37 | 2
Recoveries | (27) | (12)
Write-offs | (6) | (43)
Ending balance | 43 | 39
Mortgages and loans to Bank clients [Member] |  |
Disclosure of credit risk exposure [Line Items] |  |
Beginning balance | 46 | 26
Provisions | 18 | 33
Recoveries | (9) | (1)
Write-offs | (3) | (12)
Ending balance | $ 52 | $ 46

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