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Severance, acquisition and other costs (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Analysis of income and expense [abstract]
Severance	$ (83)	$ (171)
Acquisition and other	(11)	(38)
Total severance, acquisition and other costs	$ (94)	$ (209)

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Termination Benefits Expense, Acquisition-Related Costs, And Other Costs

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The amount of acquisition-related costs recognised as an expense for transactions that are recognised separately from the acquisition of assets and the assumption of liabilities in business combinations. [Refer: Business combinations [member]]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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The amount of expense in relation to termination benefits. Termination benefits are employee benefits provided in exchange for the termination of an employee's employment as a result of either: (a) an entity's decision to terminate an employee's employment before the normal retirement date; or (b) an employee's decision to accept an offer of benefits in exchange for the termination of employment. [Refer: Employee benefits expense]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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