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Financial Instruments - Summary of Changes in Inputs to Option Pricing Model, Resulted in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Impacting Earnings Before Income Tax (Detail) - WCS Forward Prices $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 CAD ($) $ / bbl
Disclosure Of Sensitivity Of Fair Value Measurement To Changes In Unobservable Inputs Liabilities [Line Items] |
Sensitivity price range | $ / bbl | 10.00
Theoretical Impact To Net Earnings Before Tax From Increase In Option Pricing Model Sensitivity Inputs | $ (21)
Theoretical Impact To Net Earnings Before Tax From Decrease In Option Pricing Model Sensitivity Inputs | $ 45

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- Definition Theoretical impact to net earnings before tax from decrease in option pricing model sensitivity inputs. + References No definition available. + Details
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