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share-based compensation - TELUS Corporation employee share purchase plan (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2026 | Jun. 30, 2025 | Jun. 30, 2026 | Jun. 30, 2025
Employee share purchase plan |  |  |  |
share-based compensation |  |  |  |
Dividend reinvestment in common shares | $ 14 | $ 14 | $ 29 | $ 28

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