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Consolidated statement of cash flows (Parenthetical) - CAD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Included contribution to registered pension plans	$ (211)	$ (203)	$ (212)
Income taxes (paid) refunded	145	(82)	(231)
Interest (paid), net of capitalization	(91)	$ (110)	$ (76)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Non-cash adjustments to accrued liabilities and all other items	$ 570

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Amount of non-cash adjustments to accrued liabilities and all other items associated with carbon emission cap and trade.

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