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CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT - 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] |  |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 5,887 | $ 5,857
Deduct (add): |  |
Capital expenditures | 2,788 | 2,312
Interest on borrowings, net of capitalized interest | 728 | 761
Cash income taxes | 700 | 418
Free cash flow | $ 1,671 | $ 2,366

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