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Goodwill - Narrative (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018
Intangible Assets [Abstract] |
Explanation of period over which management has projected cash flows, period | 5 years
BELL MEDIA |
Disclosure of information for cash-generating units [line items] |
Decrease in perpetuity growth rate resulting in recoverable amount being equal to carrying value (as a percent) | 0.60%
Increase in discount rate resulting in recoverable amount being equal to carrying amount (as a percent) | 0.40%

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