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Financial and capital management - Financial instruments measured at amortized cost (Details) - Financial liabilities at amortised cost, category - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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CRTC tangible benefits obligation |  |
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items] |  |
CARRYING VALUE | $ 111 | $ 166
FAIR VALUE | 110 | 169
CRTC deferral account obligation |  |
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items] |  |
CARRYING VALUE | 124 | 136
FAIR VALUE | 128 | 145
Debt securities, finance leases and other debt |  |
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items] |  |
CARRYING VALUE | 19,321 | 17,879
FAIR VALUE | $ 21,298 | $ 20,093

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