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Interests in Structured Entities - Schedule Investment and Maximum Exposure to Loss Related to Significant Unconsolidated Structured Entities (Detail) - Unconsolidated structured entities [Member] - Investment SEs [Member] - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [Line Items] |  |
Company's investment | $ 5,121 | $ 4,812
Company's maximum exposure to loss | 5,121 | 4,812
Leveraged leases [Member] |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [Line Items] |  |
Company's investment | 3,840 | 3,457
Company's maximum exposure to loss | 3,840 | 3,457
Timberland companies [Member] |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [Line Items] |  |
Company's investment | 816 | 842
Company's maximum exposure to loss | 816 | 842
Real estate companies [Member] |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [Line Items] |  |
Company's investment | 465 | 513
Company's maximum exposure to loss | $ 465 | $ 513

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