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Business acquisitions and dispositions - Summary of Fair Value of Consideration From Acquisition of Stratejm (Details) - Stratejm - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2025 | Jul. 02, 2024
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Disclosure of analysis of single amount of discontinued operations [line items] |  |
Cash transferred |  | $ 78
Contingent consideration | $ 17 | 11
Total cost to be allocated |  | 89
Trade and other receivables |  | 6
Prepaid expenses |  | 2
Finite-life intangible assets |  | 21
Post-employment benefit assets |  | 1
Trade payables and other liabilities |  | (3)
Contract liabilities |  | (7)
Deferred tax liabilities |  | (6)
Identifiable assets acquired (liabilities assumed), excluding cash and cash equivalents and goodwill |  | 14
Cash and cash equivalents |  | 5
Fair value of net assets acquired |  | 19
Goodwill |  | $ 70

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