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Pensions and Other Post-Employment Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021 CAD ($)
OPEB
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Weighted average duration	14 years
Estimate of contributions expected to be paid to plan for next annual reporting period	$ 8
Pension Benefits
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Weighted average duration	16 years
Percentage of employees contribution under pension plan	4.00%
Employer contribution	$ 11

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The amount of employer contributions to retirement benefit plans.

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