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PROVISIONS - Decommissioning and Restoration (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 CAD ($)
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Percentage change in discount rate used to arrive at provision for decommissioning, restoration and rehabilitation costs | 1.0 | 1.0
1% Increase | $ (1,629) | $ (1,099)
1% Decrease | $ 2,365 | $ 1,521

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