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Severance, acquisition and other costs (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 CAD ($) position | Dec. 31, 2023 CAD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 CAD ($)
Severance Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Severance |  | $ (134) | $ (83)
Acquisition and other |  | (66) | (11)
Total severance, acquisition and other costs |  | $ (200) | $ (94)
Announcing or commencing implementation of major restructuring | Forecast |  |  |
Severance Costs [Line Items] |  |  |
Severance | $ (400) |  |
Workforce reduction, number of positions eliminated | position | 4,800 |  |
Workforce reduction, percentage of positions eliminated | 9.00% |  |

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