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financial instruments - Significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets |  |  |
Balance of period | $ 58,023 | $ 56,136 |
Assets | 58,023 | 56,136 |
Virtual power purchase agreements unrealized change in forward element | At fair value | Wind discount risk |  |  |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets |  |  |
Included in net income, excluding income taxes | (231) |  |
Balance of period | (38) | 193 | $ 193
Assets | $ (38) | $ 193 | $ 193

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