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Common Share capital (Details) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 CAD ($) shares | Jun. 30, 2019 Vote shares
Common Share capital |  |
Minimum percentage of common shares issued and outstanding owned by Canadians |  | 66.67%
Restricted share units |  |
Common Share capital |  |
Common shares reserved for issuance |  | 12
TELUS Corporation share options |  |
Common Share capital |  |
Common shares reserved for issuance |  | 47
First Preferred Shares |  |
Common Share capital |  |
Shares authorized | 1,000 | 1,000
Second Preferred Shares |  |
Common Share capital |  |
Shares authorized | 1,000 | 1,000
Common Shares |  |
Common Share capital |  |
Shares authorized | 2,000 | 2,000
Number of votes per common share | Vote |  | 1
Common Shares | Maximum |  |
Common Share capital |  |
Purchase of common shares related to normal course issuer bid | 8 |
Cost of purchase of common shares related to normal course issuer bid | $ | $ 250 |

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