v3.19.2

per share amounts (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2019

per share amounts

Reconciliation of the denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations

		Three months				Six months
Periods ended June 30 (millions)		2019		2018		2019		2018
Basic total weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding		601		596		601		595
Effect of dilutive securities
Share option awards		—		—		—		—
Diluted total weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding		601		596		601		595

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