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Inventory (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Total inventory | $ 380 | $ 403
Inventory recognized in cost of revenues | 2,910 | 2,689
Gross carrying amount |  |
Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Finished goods | 322 | 333
Work in progress | 76 | 85
Inventory Provision |  |
Inventory [Line Items] |  |
Total inventory | $ (18) | $ (15)

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