v3.19.2

share-based compensation - Employee share purchase plan (Details) - Employee share purchase plan - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
share-based compensation |  |  |  |
Dividend reinvestment in Common Shares | $ 8 | $ 9 | $ 17 | $ 17
Purchase plan discount |  |  | 0.00% | 0.00%

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