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intangible assets and goodwill - Business acquisitions - Prior period (Details) - Business that is complimentary to existing lines $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 CAD ($)
Business acquisition |
Increase (decrease) in software | $ 32
Increase (decrease) in other intangible assets | 2
Increase (decrease) in goodwill | (24)
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes | $ 10

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