Common Share capital (Details) shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2018
CAD ($)
shares
|
Jun. 30, 2019
Vote
shares
|
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| 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 |