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Acquisitions - Sunrise Oil Sands Partnership, Summary of Consideration (Details) - Sunrise Oil Sands Partnership $ in Millions | Aug. 31, 2022 CAD ($)
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Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items] |
Cash, Net of Closing Adjustments | $ 394
Bay Du Nord | 40
Variable Payment | 600
Consideration transferred | $ 1,034

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