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Debt and Capital Structure - Schedule of Short-Term Borrowings (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |
Short-Term Borrowings | $ 115 | $ 79
Uncommitted Demand Facilities |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |
Short-Term Borrowings | 0 | 0
WRB Refining LP |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |
Short-Term Borrowings | $ 115 | $ 79

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