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Related Party Transactions - Summary of Key Management Compensation (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [abstract] |  |  |
Salaries, Director Fees and Other Short-Term Benefits | $ 69 | $ 21 | $ 24
Post-Employment Benefits | 4 | 3 | 2
Stock-Based Compensation | 72 | 15 | 22
Other Long-Term Incentive Benefits | 4 | 1 | 1
Termination Benefits | 3 | 6 | 0
Total compensation paid or payable | $ 152 | $ 46 | $ 49

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