Instruments With Potential Future Dilutive Effect Not Included In Calculation Of Diluted Earnings Per Share, Shares

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The amount of dividends paid by the entity on shares other than ordinary shares. [Refer: Ordinary shares [member]]

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Per Share Amounts - Additional Information (Details) - CAD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items]
Total dividends paid on preferred shares				$ 12	$ 27
Common shares
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items]
Instruments excluded from calculation, shares (in shares)		25.1	3.0	24.6	11.5
Preferred Shares
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items]
Total dividends paid on preferred shares				$ 10	$ 27
Potential ordinary share transactions \| Common shares
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items]
Dividends declared (in CAD per share)	$ 0.200
Potential ordinary share transactions \| Preferred Shares
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items]
Dividends declared	$ 2