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Other non-current liabilities (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract] |  |
Long-term disability benefits obligation | $ 361 | $ 305
Provisions | 355 | 298
Derivative liabilities | 98 | 7
CRTC deferral account obligation | 69 | 69
Other | 262 | 192
Total other non-current liabilities | $ 1,145 | $ 871

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