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Financial assets and liabilities - Equity Price Exposures (Details) - Equity price risk $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2019 CAD ($)
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Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [line items] |
Percentage of possible change in risk variable | 5.00%
Reasonably possible change in risk variable impact on net earnings | $ 38
Forward contract | Settlement of share-based compensation plans |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [line items] |
Financial instruments designated as hedging instruments, at fair value | $ 30

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