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Operating, Selling and General (Details) - CAD CAD in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
OPERATING, SELLING AND GENERAL |  |
Contract services | CAD 3,551 | CAD 3,363
Employee costs | 3,290 | 3,412
Materials | 706 | 705
Energy | 1,178 | 994
Equipment rentals and leases | 279 | 267
Travel, marketing and other | 241 | 409
Operating, selling and general | 9,245 | 9,150
Contract services and employee cots | 7,300 | 7,200
Contract services and employee costs in operating, selling and general | 6,800 | 6,800
Contract services and employee costs in property, plant and equipment | CAD 500 | CAD 400

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