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other long-term liabilities (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025
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other long-term liabilities |  |
Contract liabilities | $ 158 | $ 132
Other |  | 2
Deferred revenues | 158 | 134
Pension benefit liabilities | 465 | 453
Other post-employment benefit liabilities | 94 | 98
Derivative liabilities | 112 | 167
Deferred capital expenditure government grants | 66 | 66
Other | 79 | 34
Subtotal | 974 | 952
Deferred customer activation and connection fees | 1 | 3
Other long-term liabilities | $ 975 | $ 955

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