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Segmented Information - Summary (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 02, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Revenues and Other Income |  |  |
Gross revenues |  | $ 52,206 | $ 62,907
Less: Royalties |  | (3,114) | (4,571)
Operating revenues, net of royalties |  | 49,092 | 58,336
Other income (loss) |  | 1,654 | 131
Total Revenues and Other Income |  | 50,746 | 58,467
Expenses |  |  |
Purchases of crude oil and products |  | 18,215 | 20,775
Operating, selling and general |  | 13,383 | 12,807
Transportation and distribution |  | 1,775 | 1,671
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment |  | 6,435 | 8,786
Exploration |  | 74 | 56
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets |  | (992) | 45
Financing expenses |  | 1,267 | 2,011
Total Expenses |  | 40,157 | 46,151
Earnings (Loss) before Income Taxes |  | 10,589 | 12,316
Income Tax Expense (Recovery) |  |  |
Current |  | 1,734 | 4,229
Deferred |  | 560 | (990)
Total Income Tax Expense (Recovery) |  | 2,294 | 3,239
Net Earnings |  | 8,295 | 9,077
Capital and Exploration Expenditures |  | 5,828 | 4,987
Capital expenditures classified as assets held for sale |  | $ 108 | $ 133
Fort Hills |  |  |
Segmented Information |  |  |
Ownership interest (as percent) | 68.76% | 100.00% | 54.11%
Operating segments | Oil Sands |  |  |
Revenues and Other Income |  |  |
Gross revenues |  | $ 18,569 | $ 21,905
Intersegment revenues |  | 7,466 | 8,526
Less: Royalties |  | (2,623) | (3,963)
Operating revenues, net of royalties |  | 23,412 | 26,468
Other income (loss) |  | 1,469 | (53)
Total Revenues and Other Income |  | 24,881 | 26,415
Expenses |  |  |
Purchases of crude oil and products |  | 1,935 | 2,050
Operating, selling and general |  | 9,329 | 9,152
Transportation and distribution |  | 1,213 | 1,210
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment |  | 4,902 | 7,927
Exploration |  | 60 | 37
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets |  | (39) | (7)
Financing expenses |  | 670 | 413
Total Expenses |  | 18,070 | 20,782
Earnings (Loss) before Income Taxes |  | 6,811 | 5,633
Income Tax Expense (Recovery) |  |  |
Capital and Exploration Expenditures |  | 4,096 | 3,540
Operating segments | Exploration and Production |  |  |
Revenues and Other Income |  |  |
Gross revenues |  | 2,689 | 4,331
Less: Royalties |  | (491) | (608)
Operating revenues, net of royalties |  | 2,198 | 3,723
Other income (loss) |  | 10 | 164
Total Revenues and Other Income |  | 2,208 | 3,887
Expenses |  |  |
Operating, selling and general |  | 475 | 490
Transportation and distribution |  | 76 | 101
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment |  | 483 | (105)
Exploration |  | 14 | 19
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets |  | (600) | 66
Financing expenses |  | 69 | 95
Total Expenses |  | 517 | 666
Earnings (Loss) before Income Taxes |  | 1,691 | 3,221
Income Tax Expense (Recovery) |  |  |
Capital and Exploration Expenditures |  | 668 | 443
Operating segments | Refining and Marketing |  |  |
Revenues and Other Income |  |  |
Gross revenues |  | 30,959 | 36,622
Intersegment revenues |  | 109 | 106
Operating revenues, net of royalties |  | 31,068 | 36,728
Other income (loss) |  | 224 | (60)
Total Revenues and Other Income |  | 31,292 | 36,668
Expenses |  |  |
Purchases of crude oil and products |  | 23,867 | 27,261
Operating, selling and general |  | 2,558 | 2,427
Transportation and distribution |  | 521 | 396
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment |  | 934 | 844
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets |  | (28) | (11)
Financing expenses |  | 57 | 57
Total Expenses |  | 27,909 | 30,974
Earnings (Loss) before Income Taxes |  | 3,383 | 5,694
Income Tax Expense (Recovery) |  |  |
Capital and Exploration Expenditures |  | 1,002 | 816
Corporate and eliminations |  |  |
Revenues and Other Income |  |  |
Gross revenues |  | (11) | 49
Intersegment revenues |  | (7,575) | (8,632)
Operating revenues, net of royalties |  | (7,586) | (8,583)
Other income (loss) |  | (49) | 80
Total Revenues and Other Income |  | (7,635) | (8,503)
Expenses |  |  |
Purchases of crude oil and products |  | (7,587) | (8,536)
Operating, selling and general |  | 1,021 | 738
Transportation and distribution |  | (35) | (36)
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment |  | 116 | 120
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets |  | (325) | (3)
Financing expenses |  | 471 | 1,446
Total Expenses |  | (6,339) | (6,271)
Earnings (Loss) before Income Taxes |  | (1,296) | (2,232)
Income Tax Expense (Recovery) |  |  |
Capital and Exploration Expenditures |  | $ 62 | $ 188

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