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Consolidated Income Statement (Parenthetical) - Ordinary shares [member] - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Common share, Basic | $ 4.05 | $ 4.47 | $ 0.95
Common share, Diluted | $ 4.05 | $ 4.47 | $ 0.95

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