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Interests in Structured Entities - Additional Information (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [Line Items] |  |
Investment in startup capital of mutual funds | $ 1,319 | $ 1,296
Retail mutual fund assets under management | 277,365 | 258,273
Hancock Victoria Plantations Holdings PTY Limited [Member] |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [Line Items] |  |
Consolidated timber assets | $ 1,236 | $ 1,264

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