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Consolidated statements of financial position - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets    
Cash $ 547 $ 99
Cash equivalents 225 50
Short-term investments 1,000 0
Trade and other receivables 4,031 4,138
Inventory 465 656
Contract assets 443 436
Contract costs 633 540
Prepaid expenses 230 244
Other current assets 264 324
Assets held for sale 60 0
Total current assets 7,898 6,487
Non-current assets    
Contract assets 292 288
Contract costs 779 603
Property, plant and equipment 30,352 29,256
Intangible assets 16,609 16,183
Deferred tax assets 96 84
Investments in associates and joint ventures 323 608
Post-employment benefit assets 2,935 3,559
Other non-current assets 1,714 1,355
Goodwill 10,942 10,906
Total non-current assets 64,042 62,842
Total assets 71,940 69,329
Current liabilities    
Trade payables and other liabilities 4,729 5,221
Contract liabilities 811 857
Interest payable 332 281
Dividends payable 910 867
Current tax liabilities 268 106
Debt due within one year 5,042 4,137
Liabilities held for sale 15 0
Total current liabilities 12,107 11,469
Non-current liabilities    
Contract liabilities 277 228
Long-term debt 31,135 27,783
Deferred tax liabilities 4,869 4,953
Post-employment benefit obligations 1,278 1,311
Other non-current liabilities 1,717 1,070
Total non-current liabilities 39,276 35,345
Total liabilities 51,383 46,814
Commitments and contingencies
Equity attributable to BCE shareholders    
Contributed surplus 1,258 1,172
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (42) (55)
Deficit (5,513) (3,649)
Total equity attributable to BCE shareholders 20,229 22,178
Non-controlling interest 328 337
Total equity 20,557 22,515
Total liabilities and equity 71,940 69,329
Preferred shares    
Equity attributable to BCE shareholders    
Stated capital 3,667 3,870
Common shares    
Equity attributable to BCE shareholders    
Stated capital $ 20,859 $ 20,840