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long-term debt - TELUS Communications Inc. debentures (Details) - CAD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
TELUS Communications debentures |  |
Long-term debt | $ 28,854 | $ 27,349
8.80% Debentures, Series B |  |
TELUS Communications debentures |  |
Interest rate on borrowings | 8.80% |
Debentures issued | $ 200 |
Debentures price | $ 995.1 |
Debentures basis points | 0.15 |
Redemption price percentage | 100.00% |
8.80% Debentures, Series B | Minimum |  |
TELUS Communications debentures |  |
Redemption of debentures, notice period | 30 days |

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