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Debt and Capital Structure - Schedule of Net Debt to Adjusted Funds Flow (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Borrowings [abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Net Debt | $ 5,976 |  | $ 5,976 |  | $ 5,976 | $ 4,282
Cash From (Used in) Operating Activities | 2,738 | $ 4,089 | 4,442 | $ 8,433 | 7,412 | 11,403
Settlement of Decommissioning Liabilities | (68) | (55) | (157) | (101) | (206) | (150)
Net Change in Non-Cash Working Capital | $ (641) | $ 1,193 | $ (2,142) | $ (98) | (1,469) | 575
Adjusted funds flow |  |  |  |  | $ 9,087 | $ 10,978
Net Debt to Adjusted Funds Flow |  |  |  |  | 70.00% | 40.00%

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