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CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT - Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Share Capital, Reserves And Other Equity Interest [Abstract] |  |
Cash provided by operating activities | $ 4,161 | $ 4,321
Add (deduct): |  |
Capital expenditures | (2,788) | (2,312)
Interest on borrowings, net of capitalized interest | (728) | (761)
Interest paid | 802 | 808
Restructuring, acquisition and other | 324 | 185
Program rights amortization | (68) | (77)
Change in net operating assets and liabilities | (37) | 333
Other adjustments | 5 | (131)
Free cash flow | $ 1,671 | $ 2,366

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