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Other non-current liabilities (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract] |  |
Long-term disability benefits obligation | $ 322 | $ 302
Provisions | 273 | 273
Deferred revenue on long-term contracts | 174 | 105
CRTC deferral account obligation | 96 | 104
Future tax liabilities | 81 | 73
CRTC tangible benefits obligation | 73 | 115
Other | 204 | 305
Other non-current liabilities | $ 1,223 | $ 1,277

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