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Debt and Capital Structure - Schedule of Short-Term Borrowings (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
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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