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owners' equity (Details) shares in Millions | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2026 Vote shares | Dec. 31, 2025 shares
Common Share capital |  |
Minimum percentage of common shares issued and outstanding owned by Canadians | 66.67% |
First Preferred Shares |  |
Common Share capital |  |
Shares authorized | 1,000 | 1,000
Second Preferred Shares |  |
Common Share capital |  |
Shares authorized | 1,000 | 1,000
Common Shares |  |
Common Share capital |  |
Shares authorized | 4,000 | 4,000
Number of votes per common share | Vote | 1 |
Common Shares | Dividend reinvestment and share purchase plan |  |
Common Share capital |  |
Shares reserved for issuance | 95 |
Common Shares | Restricted share units |  |
Common Share capital |  |
Shares reserved for issuance | 66 |
Common Shares | TELUS Corporation share options awards |  |
Common Share capital |  |
Shares reserved for issuance | 12 |

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