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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure Of Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Transportation and storage | $ 24,335 |
Total commitments | 27,421 |
Outstanding letters of credit | $ 375 | $ 364
Minimum |  |
Disclosure Of Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Transportation commitments subject to regulatory approval or approved but not yet in service term | 20 years |
Commitments approved and not yet in service |  |
Disclosure Of Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Transportation and storage | $ 843 |
HMLP |  |
Disclosure Of Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Total commitments | $ 1,900 |

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