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INVESTMENTS - Investment Types (Details) - CAD CAD in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Interests in Other Entities [Abstract] |  |
Investments in publicly-traded companies | CAD 1,465 | CAD 1,047
Investments in Private companies | 167 | 169
Investments, available-for-sale | 1,632 | 1,216
Investments, associates and joint ventures | 929 | 958
Total investments | CAD 2,561 | CAD 2,174

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