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Financial Instruments - Reconciliation of Changes in the Fair Value of Cenovus's Risk Management Assets and Liabilities (Detail) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 CAD ($)
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [abstract] |
Fair Value of Contracts, Beginning of Year | $ (68)
Change in Fair Value of Contracts in Place at Beginning of Year | (11)
Change in Fair Value of Contracts Entered Into During the Period | (1,557)
Fair Value of Contracts Realized During the Period | 1,638
Unrealized Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss) on U.S. Dollar Contracts | (1)
Fair Value of Contracts, End of Period | $ 1

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