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Investments in associates and joint ventures (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure of associates [line items] |  |
Assets | $ 73,485 | $ 71,940
Liabilities | (56,125) | (51,383)
BCE's share of net assets | 341 | 323
BCE’s share of net liabilities | 0 | (252)
Revenues | 24,409 | 24,673
Net earnings | 375 | 2,327
BCE’s share of net losses | (247) | (581)
Total for all joint ventures | Total for all associates |  |
Disclosure of associates [line items] |  |
BCE's share of net assets | 341 | 323
BCE’s share of net liabilities | 0 | (252)
BCE’s share of net losses | (237) | (553)
Associates and Joint Ventures |  |
Disclosure of associates [line items] |  |
Assets | 1,531 | 4,050
Liabilities | (796) | (3,875)
Total net assets | 735 | 175
Revenues | 2,426 | 2,722
Expenses | (2,906) | (3,832)
Net earnings | $ (480) | $ (1,110)

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