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Acquisitions - Husky Energy, Summary of Consideration and Goodwill (Details) - Husky Energy, Inc. $ in Millions | Jan. 01, 2021 CAD ($)
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Non-controlling interest in acquiree recognised at acquisition date | $ 11
Consideration transferred, acquisition-date fair value | 6,883
Cash | 735
Restricted Cash | 164
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | 1,307
Inventories | 1,133
Exploration and Evaluation Assets | 45
Property, Plant and Equipment | 13,296
Right-of-Use Assets | 1,132
Long-Term Income Tax Receivable | 66
Other Assets | 230
Investment in Equity-Accounted Affiliates | 363
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net | 1,062
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | (2,283)
Income Tax Payable | (94)
Short-Term Borrowings | (40)
Long-Term Debt | (6,602)
Lease Liabilities | (1,441)
Decommissioning Liabilities | (2,697)
Other Liabilities | (782)
Total Identifiable Net Assets | 5,594
Goodwill recognised as of acquisition date | 1,289
Common Shares |
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Equity interests of acquirer | 6,111
Preference shares |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] |
Equity interests of acquirer | 519
Common Share Warrants |
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Equity interests of acquirer | 216
Cenovus Replacement Stock Options |
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Equity interests of acquirer | 9
Equity Interest Type, Other |
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Equity interests of acquirer | $ 17

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