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financial instruments - Fair values Non-derivative (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments |  |
Long term Borrowings Current And Non current Excluding Lease Liabilities | $ 15,025 | $ 13,999
Measured at amortized cost but fair value disclosed |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments |  |
Long term Borrowings Current And Non current Excluding Lease Liabilities | 16,105 | 14,107
Carrying value |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments |  |
Long term Borrowings Current And Non current Excluding Lease Liabilities | $ 15,025 | $ 13,999

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