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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 CAD ($) $ / bbl | Dec. 31, 2018 CAD ($)
Changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [abstract] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 3,061 | $ 3,061
Amortization | (3) | (4)
Additions |  | 4
Balance at end of period | $ 3,058 | $ 3,061
After tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections | 7.50% | 8.00%
Projected West Texas Intermediate price prices for 2019 | $ / bbl | 60 |
Average growth rate after 2024 | 2.00% |
Fort Hills CGU |  |
Changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [abstract] |  |
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, property, plant and equipment | $ 2,800 |
Taxes Effect Of Impairment Of Asset | $ 910 |
Minimum |  |
Changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [abstract] |  |
Cash flow forecast period | P20Y |
Maximum |  |
Changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [abstract] |  |
Cash flow forecast period | P45Y |
Oil Sands | Fort Hills CGU |  |
Changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [abstract] |  |
After tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections | 7.50% |
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss, property, plant and equipment | $ 2,800 |
Taxes Effect Of Impairment Of Asset | 910 |
Oil Sands | Goodwill |  |
Changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [abstract] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | 2,752 | $ 2,752
Balance at end of period | 2,752 | 2,752
Refining and Marketing | Goodwill |  |
Changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [abstract] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | 140 | 140
Balance at end of period | 140 | 140
Refining and Marketing | Brand Name |  |
Changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [abstract] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | 162 | 162
Balance at end of period | 162 | 162
Refining and Marketing | Customer Lists |  |
Changes in intangible assets other than goodwill [abstract] |  |
Balance at beginning of period | 7 | 7
Amortization | (3) | (4)
Additions |  | 4
Balance at end of period | $ 4 | $ 7

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