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Trade and other receivables - Schedule of Wireless Device Financing Plan Receivables (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Current Assets | Wireless Equipment Installment Plan |  |
Disclosure Of Trade And Other Receivables [Line Items] |  |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 45 | $ 46
Non-Current Assets | Wireless Equipment Installment Plan |  |
Disclosure Of Trade And Other Receivables [Line Items] |  |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 15 | 15
Wireless Equipment Installment Plan |  |
Disclosure Of Trade And Other Receivables [Line Items] |  |
Current | 1,052 | 1,021
Non-current | 401 | 386
Total wireless equipment installment plan receivables | $ 1,453 | $ 1,407

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