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Joint Arrangements and Associate - Associate (Details) - Headwater Exploration Inc. $ in Millions	Oct. 14, 2021 CAD ($)
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Proportion of ownership interest in associate	25.00%
Share of profit (loss) of associates accounted for using equity method	$ 5

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The proportion of ownership interest in an associate attributable to the entity. [Refer: Associates [member]]

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