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Income taxes - Reconciliation of Reported Income Taxes in the Income Statement (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
Income Taxes [Abstract] |  |
Net earnings (losses) | $ 6,514 | $ 375
Add back income taxes | 1,193 | 577
Earnings before income taxes | $ 7,707 | $ 952
Applicable statutory tax rate | 26.80% | 26.80%
Income taxes computed at applicable statutory rates | $ (2,065) | $ (255)
Non-taxable portion of net gains on investments | 850 | 18
Uncertain tax positions | 22 | 4
Impairment of goodwill | 0 | (303)
Change in estimate relating to prior periods | 0 | 1
Non-taxable portion of equity losses | 0 | (66)
Previously unrecognized tax benefits | 0 | 3
Other | 0 | 21
Total income taxes | $ (1,193) | $ (577)
Average effective tax rate | 15.50% | 60.60%

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