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Restricted cash (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021
Disclosure of restricted cash [line items] |  |
Reduction of capital expenditures | $ 15 |
Government Of Québec |  |
Disclosure of restricted cash [line items] |  |
Subsidiary agreement |  | $ 107
Committed funding received | 97 |
Current restricted cash | $ 82 |

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