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employee future benefits - Employer contributions (Details) - Pension plans - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
employee future benefits |  |
Undrawn letters of credit that secure obligations | $ 174 | $ 188
Estimated contributions to defined benefit plans in 2019 | $ 36 |

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