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Debt (Details) $ in Millions, $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 16, 2022 CAD ($) | Jun. 30, 2022 CAD ($) | Mar. 31, 2022 CAD ($) | Jun. 30, 2021 CAD ($) | Jun. 30, 2022 CAD ($) | Jun. 30, 2021 CAD ($) | Aug. 03, 2022 CAD ($) | Feb. 11, 2022 CAD ($) | Feb. 11, 2022 USD ($)
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Early debt redemption costs |  | $ 0 | $ (18) | $ 0 | $ (18) | $ (53) |  |  |
Maximum amount available under securitization program |  | 1,300 |  |  | 1,300 |  |  |  |
Securitized trade receivables |  | $ 900 |  |  | $ 900 |  |  |  |
Entering into significant commitments or contingent liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maximum amount available under securitization program |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 2,300 |  |
Securitized trade receivables |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,600 |  |
Total securitized trade receivables collateralized |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 3,200 |  |
Series US-7 Notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal amount |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 954 | $ 750
Series M-26 medium term note |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal amount outstanding | $ 1,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fixed interest rate | Series US-7 Notes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate (as a percent) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3.65% | 3.65%
Fixed interest rate | Series M-26 medium term note |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate (as a percent) | 3.35% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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