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Consolidated statements of comprehensive income - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
Statement of comprehensive income [abstract] |  |
Net earnings | $ 6,514 | $ 375
Items that will be subsequently reclassified to net earnings |  |
Net change in value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net of income taxes of ($201) million and $144 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively | 551 | (393)
Loss on cumulative translation adjustment | (37) | 0
Items that will not be reclassified to net earnings |  |
Actuarial gains on post-employment benefit plans, net of income taxes of ($229) million and ($213) million for 2025 and 2024, respectively | 630 | 583
Net change in value of publicly-traded and privately-held investments, net of income taxes of ($40) million and ($38) million for 2025 and 2024, respectively | 253 | 239
Net change in value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net of income taxes of $6 million and ($21) million for 2025 and 2024, respectively | (15) | 59
Other comprehensive income | 1,382 | 488
Total comprehensive income (loss) | 7,896 | 863
Total comprehensive income attributable to: |  |
Common shareholders | 7,689 | 648
Preferred shareholders | 155 | 181
Non-controlling interest | 52 | 34
Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ 7,896 | $ 863

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