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Interests in Structured Entities - Additional Information (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [Line Items] |  |
Investment in startup capital of mutual funds | $ 1,149 | $ 1,319
Retail mutual fund assets under management | 333,598 | 277,365
Hancock Victoria Plantations Holdings PTY Limited |  |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [Line Items] |  |
Consolidated timber assets | $ 1,273 | $ 1,236

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