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Invested Assets and Investment Income - Summary of Total Investment Expenses (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Investment Expenses [line items] |  |
Total investment expenses | $ 1,708 | $ 1,673
Related to invested assets [Member] |  |
Investment Expenses [line items] |  |
Total investment expenses | 638 | 625
Related to segregated, mutual and other funds [Member] |  |
Investment Expenses [line items] |  |
Total investment expenses | $ 1,070 | $ 1,048

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