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FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024
Financial Instruments [Abstract] |
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS ACCOUNTING POLICY Recognition We initially recognize cash and cash equivalents, bank advances, accounts receivable, financing receivables, debt securities, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the date they originate. All other financial assets and financial liabilities are initially recognized on the trade date when we become a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Classification and measurement We measure financial instruments by grouping them into classes upon initial recognition, based on the purpose of the individual instruments. We initially measure all financial instruments at fair value plus, in the case of our financial instruments not classified as fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL) or FVTOCI, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issuance of the financial instruments. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes, the effective portion of the hedge is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income and the ineffective portion of the hedge is recognized immediately into net income. The classifications and methods of measurement subsequent to initial recognition of our financial assets and financial liabilities are as follows:
Financial instrument | Classification and measurement method
Financial assets |
Cash and cash equivalents | Amortized cost
Accounts receivable | Amortized cost
Financing receivables | Amortized cost
Investments, measured at FVTOCI | FVTOCI with no reclassification to net income 1
Financial liabilities |
Bank advances | Amortized cost
Short-term borrowings | Amortized cost
Accounts payable | Amortized cost
Accrued liabilities | Amortized cost
Long-term debt | Amortized cost
Lease liabilities | Amortized cost
Derivatives 2 |
Debt derivatives 3 | FVTOCI and FVTPL
Expenditure derivatives | FVTOCI
Equity derivatives | FVTPL 4
Virtual power purchase agreement | FVTPL
1 Subsequently measured at fair value with changes recognized in the FVTOCI investment reserve. 2 Derivatives can be in an asset or liability position at a point in time historically or in the future. 3 Debt derivatives related to our credit facility and commercial paper borrowings have not been designated as hedges for accounting purposes and are measured at FVTPL. All debt derivatives related to our senior notes and debentures and our lease liabilities are designated as hedges for accounting purposes and are measured at FVTOCI. 4 Subsequent changes are offset against stock-based compensation expense or recovery in "operating costs". Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities We offset financial assets and financial liabilities and present the net amount on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position when we have a legal right to offset them and intend to settle on a net basis or realize the asset and liability simultaneously. Derivative instruments We use derivative instruments to manage risks related to certain activities in which we are involved. They include:
Derivatives | The risk they manage | Types of derivative instruments
Debt derivatives | Impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on principal and interest payments for US dollar-denominated senior and subordinated notes and debentures, credit facility borrowings, commercial paper borrowings, and certain lease liabilities | Cross-currency interest rate exchange agreements Forward cross-currency interest rate exchange agreements Forward foreign exchange agreements
Expenditure derivatives | Impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on forecast US dollar-denominated expenditures | Forward foreign exchange agreements and foreign exchange option agreements
Equity derivatives | Impact of fluctuations in share price of our Class B Non-Voting Shares on stock-based compensation expense | Total return swap agreements
We use derivatives only to manage risk, and not for speculative purposes. When we designate a derivative instrument as a hedging instrument for accounting purposes, we first determine that the hedging instrument will be highly effective in offsetting the changes in fair value or cash flows of the item it is hedging. We then formally document the relationship between the hedging instrument and hedged item, including the risk management objectives and strategy and the methods we will use to assess the ongoing effectiveness of the hedging relationship. We assess, on a quarterly basis, whether each hedging instrument continues to be highly effective in offsetting the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the item it is hedging. We assess host contracts in order to identify embedded derivatives. Embedded derivatives are separated from the host contract and accounted for as separate derivatives if the host contract is not a financial asset and certain criteria are met. Hedge ratio Our policy is to hedge 100% of the foreign currency risk arising from principal and interest payment obligations on US dollar-denominated senior notes and debentures using debt derivatives. We also hedge up to 100% of the remaining lease payments when we enter into debt derivatives on our US dollar-denominated lease liabilities. We typically hedge up to 100% of forecast foreign currency expenditures net of foreign currency cash inflows using expenditure derivatives. From time to time, we hedge up to 100% of the interest rate risk on forecast future senior note issuances using interest rate derivatives. Hedging reserve The hedging reserve represents the accumulated change in fair value of our derivative instruments to the extent they were effective hedges for accounting purposes, less accumulated amounts reclassified into net income. Deferred transaction costs and discounts We defer transaction costs and discounts associated with issuing and amending long-term debt and direct costs we pay to lenders to obtain certain credit facilities and amortize them using the effective interest method over the life of the related instrument. FVTOCI investment reserve The FVTOCI investment reserve represents the accumulated change in fair value of our equity investments that are measured at FVTOCI less accumulated impairment losses related to the investments and accumulated amounts reclassified into equity. Impairment (expected credit losses) We consider the credit risk of a financial asset at initial recognition and at each reporting period thereafter until it is derecognized. For a financial asset that is determined to have low credit risk at the reporting date and that has not had significant increases in credit risk since initial recognition, we measure any impairment loss based on the credit losses we expect to recognize over the next one year from the date of the financial statements. For other financial assets, we will measure an impairment loss based on the lifetime expected credit losses. Certain assets, such as trade receivables, financing receivables, and contract assets without significant financing components, must always be recorded at lifetime expected credit losses. Lifetime expected credit losses are estimates of all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument. Twelve-month expected credit losses are estimates of all possible default events within one year of the reporting date or over the expected life of a financial instrument, whichever is shorter. Financial assets that are significant in value are assessed individually. All other financial assets are assessed collectively based on the nature of each asset. We measure impairment for financial assets as follows: •contract assets - we measure an impairment loss for contract assets based on the lifetime expected credit losses, which is allocated to an allowance for doubtful accounts and recognized as a loss in net income (see note 6); •accounts receivable - we measure an impairment loss for accounts receivable based on the lifetime expected credit losses, which is allocated to an allowance for doubtful accounts and recognized as a loss in net income (see note 16); •financing receivables - we measure an impairment loss for financing receivables based on the lifetime expected credit losses, which is allocated to an allowance for doubtful accounts and recognized as a loss in net income (see note 16); and •investments measured at FVTOCI - we measure an impairment loss for equity investments measured at FVTOCI as the excess of the cost to acquire the asset (less any impairment loss we have previously recognized) over its current fair value, if any. The difference is recognized in the FVTOCI investment reserve. We consider financial assets to be in default when, in the case of contract assets, accounts receivable, and financing receivables, the counterparty is unlikely to satisfy its obligations to us in full. Our investments measured at FVTOCI cannot default. To determine if our financial assets are in default, we consider the amount of time for which the individual asset has been outstanding, the reason for the amount being outstanding (for example, if the customer has ongoing service or, if they have been deactivated, whether voluntarily or involuntarily), and the risk profile of the underlying customers. We typically write off accounts receivable when they have been outstanding for a significant period of time. ESTIMATES Fair value estimates related to our derivatives are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information and information about the underlying financial instruments. These estimates require assessment of the credit risk of the parties to the instruments and the instruments' discount rates. These fair values and underlying estimates are also used in the tests of effectiveness of our hedging relationships. We make estimates when determining the credit losses we expect to recognize on an asset while taking into account whether we use a twelve-month period or the asset's lifetime. JUDGMENTS We make significant judgments in determining whether our financial instruments qualify for hedge accounting. These judgments include assessing whether the forecast transactions designated as hedged items in hedging relationships will materialize as forecast, whether the hedging relationships designated as effective hedges for accounting purposes continue to qualitatively be effective, and determining the methodology to determine the fair values used in testing the effectiveness of hedging relationships. FINANCIAL RISKS We are exposed to credit, liquidity, market price, foreign exchange, and interest rate risks. Our primary risk management objective is to protect our income, cash flows, and, ultimately, shareholder value. We design and implement the risk management strategies discussed below to ensure our risks and the related exposures are consistent with our business objectives and risk tolerance. Below is a summary of our potential risk exposures by financial instrument.
Financial instrument | Financial risks
Financial assets |
Cash and cash equivalents | Credit and foreign exchange
Accounts receivable | Credit and foreign exchange
Financing receivables | Credit
Investments, measured at FVTOCI | Liquidity, market price, and foreign exchange
Financial liabilities |
Bank advances | Liquidity
Short-term borrowings | Liquidity, foreign exchange, and interest rate
Accounts payable | Liquidity
Accrued liabilities | Liquidity
Long-term debt | Liquidity, foreign exchange, and interest rate
Lease liabilities | Liquidity and foreign exchange
Derivatives 1 |
Debt derivatives | Credit, liquidity, and foreign exchange
Expenditure derivatives | Credit, liquidity, and foreign exchange
Equity derivatives | Credit, liquidity, and market price
Virtual power purchase agreement | Credit, liquidity, and market price
1 Derivatives can be in an asset or liability position at a point in time historically or in the future. CREDIT RISK Credit risk represents the financial loss we could experience if a counterparty to a financial instrument, from whom we have an amount owing, failed to meet its obligations under the terms and conditions of its contracts with us. Our credit risk exposure is primarily attributable to our cash and cash equivalents, our accounts receivable, our financing receivables, and to our debt, interest rate, expenditure, and equity derivatives. Our broad customer base limits the concentration of this risk. Our "accounts receivables" and "financing receivables" on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position are net of allowances for doubtful accounts. Accounts receivable and financing receivables We measure our allowance for doubtful accounts related to our accounts receivable and financing receivables using lifetime expected credit losses. We believe the allowance for doubtful accounts sufficiently reflects the credit risk associated with our accounts receivable and financing receivables. As at December 31, 2024, $687 million (2023 - $626 million) of gross accounts receivable and financing receivables are considered past due, which is defined as amounts outstanding beyond normal credit terms and conditions for the respective customers. Below is a summary of the aging of our customer accounts receivable, including financing receivables, net of the respective allowances for doubtful accounts.
|  | As at December 31
(In millions of dollars) |  | 2024 | 2023
Customer accounts receivable |  |  |
Unbilled financing receivables |  | 3,530 |  | 3,212 |
Less than 30 days past billing date |  | 1,419 |  | 1,270 |
30-60 days past billing date |  | 334 |  | 324 |
61-90 days past billing date |  | 122 |  | 118 |
Greater than 90 days past billing date |  | 131 |  | 101 |
Total customer accounts receivable (net of allowances of $226 and $211, respectively) |  | 5,536 |  | 5,025 |
Total contract assets (net of allowances of $1 and $2, respectively) |  | 268 |  | 276 |
Total customer accounts receivable and contract assets |  | 5,804 |  | 5,301 |
Below is a summary of the activity related to our allowance for doubtful accounts on total customer accounts receivable and contract assets.
|  | Years ended December 31
(In millions of dollars) | Note | 2024 | 2023
Balance, beginning of year |  | 213 |  | 184 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts expense |  | 259 |  | 176 |
Acquired in business combination | 3 | — |  | 31 |
Net use |  | (245) |  | (178) |
Balance, end of year |  | 227 |  | 213 |
We use various controls and processes, such as credit checks, deposits on account, and billing in advance, to mitigate credit risk. We monitor and take appropriate action to suspend services when customers have fully used their approved credit limits or violated established payment terms. While our credit controls and processes have been effective in managing credit risk, they cannot eliminate credit risk and there can be no assurance these controls will continue to be effective or our current credit loss experience will continue. Derivative instruments Credit risk related to our debt derivatives, interest rate derivatives, expenditure derivatives, and equity derivatives arises from the possibility that the counterparties to the agreements may default on their obligations. We assess the creditworthiness of the counterparties to minimize the risk of counterparty default and do not require collateral or other security to support the credit risk associated with these derivatives. Counterparties to the entire portfolio of our derivatives are financial institutions with a S&P Global Ratings (or the equivalent) ranging from A to AA-. LIQUIDITY RISK Liquidity risk is the risk that we will not be able to meet our financial obligations as they fall due. We manage liquidity risk by managing our commitments and maturities, capital structure, and financial leverage (see note 4). We also manage liquidity risk by continually monitoring actual and projected cash flows to ensure we will have sufficient liquidity to meet our liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to our reputation. Below is a summary of the undiscounted contractual maturities of our financial liabilities and the receivable components of our derivatives as at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
December 31, 2024 | Carrying |  | Contractual | Less than | 1 to 3 | 4 to 5 | More than
(In millions of dollars) | amount |  | cash flows | 1 year | years | years | 5 years
Short-term borrowings | 2,959 |  |  | 2,959 |  | 2,959 |  | — |  | — |  | — |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 4,059 |  |  | 4,059 |  | 4,059 |  | — |  | — |  | — |
Income tax payable | 26 |  |  | 26 |  | 26 |  | — |  | — |  | — |
Long-term debt 1 | 41,896 |  |  | 42,886 |  | 3,696 |  | 8,970 |  | 5,799 |  | 24,421 |
Lease liabilities | 2,778 |  |  | 3,546 |  | 587 |  | 1,084 |  | 406 |  | 1,469 |
Other long-term financial liabilities | 49 |  |  | 49 |  | 1 |  | 2 |  | 42 |  | 4 |
Expenditure derivative instruments: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash outflow (Canadian dollar) | — |  |  | 2,124 |  | 1,605 |  | 519 |  | — |  | — |
Cash inflow (Canadian dollar equivalent of US dollar) | — |  |  | (2,288) |  | (1,727) |  | (561) |  | — |  | — |
Equity derivative instruments | — |  |  | (54) |  | (54) |  | — |  | — |  | — |
Debt derivative instruments accounted for as hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash outflow (Canadian dollar) | — |  |  | 22,506 |  | 2,572 |  | 3,565 |  | 1,684 |  | 14,685 |
Cash inflow (Canadian dollar equivalent of US dollar) 2 | — |  |  | (25,421) |  | (2,758) |  | (3,957) |  | (1,799) |  | (16,907) |
Debt derivative instruments not accounted for as hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash outflow (Canadian dollar) | — |  |  | 1,958 |  | 1,958 |  | — |  | — |  | — |
Cash inflow (Canadian dollar equivalent of US dollar) 2 | — |  |  | (1,963) |  | (1,963) |  | — |  | — |  | — |
Net carrying amount of derivatives (asset) | (425) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| 51,342 |  |  | 50,387 |  | 10,961 |  | 9,622 |  | 6,132 |  | 23,672 |
1 Reflects repayment of the subordinated notes issued in December 2021 and February 2022 on their respective five-year anniversaries. 2 Represents Canadian dollar equivalent amount of US dollar inflows matched to an equal amount of US dollar maturities in long-term debt for debt derivatives.
December 31, 2023 | Carrying |  | Contractual | Less than | 1 to 3 | 4 to 5 | More than
(In millions of dollars) | amount |  | cash flows | 1 year | years | years | 5 years
Short-term borrowings | 1,750 |  |  | 1,750 |  | 1,750 |  | — |  | — |  | — |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 4,221 |  |  | 4,221 |  | 4,221 |  | — |  | — |  | — |
Long-term debt 1 | 40,855 |  |  | 41,895 |  | 1,100 |  | 8,607 |  | 8,351 |  | 23,837 |
Lease liabilities | 2,593 |  |  | 3,283 |  | 504 |  | 1,002 |  | 405 |  | 1,372 |
Other long-term financial liabilities | 49 |  |  | 49 |  | 1 |  | 2 |  | 42 |  | 4 |
Expenditure derivative instruments: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash outflow (Canadian dollar) | — |  |  | 2,187 |  | 1,591 |  | 596 |  | — |  | — |
Cash inflow (Canadian dollar equivalent of US dollar) | — |  |  | (2,182) |  | (1,587) |  | (595) |  | — |  | — |
Equity derivative instruments | — |  |  | (48) |  | (48) |  | — |  | — |  | — |
Debt derivative instruments accounted for as hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash outflow (Canadian dollar) | — |  |  | 19,051 |  | 228 |  | 3,197 |  | 2,625 |  | 13,001 |
Cash inflow (Canadian dollar equivalent of US dollar) 2 | — |  |  | (19,980) |  | (228) |  | (3,154) |  | (2,711) |  | (13,887) |
Debt derivative instruments not accounted for as hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash outflow (Canadian dollar) | — |  |  | 4,538 |  | 4,538 |  | — |  | — |  | — |
Cash inflow (Canadian dollar equivalent of US dollar) 2 | — |  |  | (4,437) |  | (4,437) |  | — |  | — |  | — |
Net carrying amount of derivatives liability | 538 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| 50,006 |  |  | 50,327 |  | 7,633 |  | 9,655 |  | 8,712 |  | 24,327 |
1 Reflects repayment of the subordinated notes issued in December 2021 and February 2022 on their respective five-year anniversaries. 2 Represents Canadian dollar equivalent amount of US dollar inflows matched to an equal amount of US dollar maturities in long-term debt for debt derivatives. Below is a summary of the net interest payments over the life of the long-term debt, including the impact of the associated debt derivatives, as at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
December 31, 2024 | Less than 1 year | 1 to 3 years | 4 to 5 years | More than 5 years
(In millions of dollars)
Net interest payments | 1,925 |  | 3,303 |  | 2,528 |  | 13,480 |
December 31, 2023 | Less than 1 year | 1 to 3 years | 4 to 5 years | More than 5 years
(In millions of dollars)
Net interest payments | 2,049 |  | 3,784 |  | 2,608 |  | 14,201 |
MARKET PRICE RISK Market price risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as fluctuations in the market prices of our share price or energy, will affect our income, cash flows, or the value of our financial instruments. Market price risk - Class B Non-Voting Shares Our liability related to stock-based compensation is remeasured at fair value each period. Stock-based compensation expense is affected by changes in the price of our Class B Non-Voting Shares during the life of an award, including stock options, restricted share units (RSUs), and deferred share units (DSUs). We use equity derivatives from time to time to manage the exposure in our stock-based compensation liability. As a result of our equity derivatives, a one-dollar change in the price of a Class B Non-Voting Share would not have a material effect on net income. Market price risk - energy prices We have a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) that entitles us to the benefits of 38% of the total energy generated by a solar facility in Alberta. The fair value of the VPPA is based, in part, on the market rate for energy in Alberta. FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK We use debt derivatives to manage risks from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates associated with our US dollar-denominated long-term debt, short-term borrowings, and lease liabilities. We typically designate the debt derivatives related to our senior notes and debentures and lease liabilities as hedges for accounting purposes against the foreign exchange risk associated with specific debt instruments and lease contracts, respectively. We have not designated the debt derivatives related to our US CP program as hedges for accounting purposes. We use expenditure derivatives to manage the foreign exchange risk in our operations, designating them as hedges for certain of our forecast operational and capital expenditures. As at December 31, 2024, all of our US dollar-denominated long-term debt, short-term borrowings, and lease liabilities were hedged against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates using debt derivatives. With respect to our long-term debt and US CP program, as a result of our debt derivatives, a one-cent change in the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar would have no effect on net income. A portion of our accounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities is denominated in US dollars. Due to the short-term nature of these receivables and payables, they carry no significant risk from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates as at December 31, 2024. INTEREST RATE RISK We are exposed to risk of changes in market interest rates due to the impact this has on interest expense for our short-term borrowings, bank credit facilities, and term loan facility. As at December 31, 2024, 90.8% of our outstanding long-term debt and short-term borrowings was at fixed interest rates (2023 - 85.6%). Sensitivity analysis Below is a sensitivity analysis for significant exposures with respect to our expenditure derivatives, debt derivatives, interest rate derivatives, short-term borrowings, senior notes, and bank credit facilities as at December 31, 2024 and 2023 with all other variables held constant. It shows how net income and other comprehensive income would have been affected by changes in the relevant risk variables.
| Net income | Other comprehensive income
(Change in millions of dollars) | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023
Expenditure derivatives - change in foreign exchange rate |  |  |  |
$0.01 change in Cdn$ relative to US$ | — |  | — |  | 12 |  | 9 |
Short-term borrowings |  |  |  |
1% change in interest rates | 22 |  | 13 |  | — |  | — |
Bank credit facilities (floating) |  |  |  |
1% change in interest rates | 7 |  | 32 |  | — |  | — |
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS As at December 31, 2024 and 2023, all of our US dollar-denominated long-term debt instruments were hedged against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates for accounting purposes. Below is a summary of our net (liability) asset position for our various derivatives and a summary of the derivative instruments assets and derivative instruments liabilities reflected on our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
| As at December 31, 2024
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates) | Notional amount (US$) | Exchange rate | Notional amount (Cdn$) | Fair value (Cdn$) | Current | Long-term
Debt derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |
As assets | 11,116 |  | 1.2510 |  | 13,906 |  | 1,194 |  | 224 |  | 970 |
As liabilities | 6,550 |  | 1.3127 |  | 8,598 |  | (842) |  | (5) |  | (837) |
Short-term debt derivatives not accounted for as hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |
As assets | 666 |  | 1.4282 |  | 952 |  | 7 |  | 7 |  | — |
As liabilities | 696 |  | 1.4421 |  | 1,004 |  | (2) |  | (2) |  | — |
Net mark-to-market debt derivative asset |  |  |  | 357 |  | 224 |  | 133 |
Expenditure derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |
As assets | 1,590 |  | 1.3362 |  | 2,125 |  | 132 |  | 105 |  | 27 |
Net mark-to-market expenditure derivative asset |  |  |  | 132 |  | 105 |  | 27 |
Equity derivatives not accounted for as hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |
As liabilities | — |  | — |  | 320 |  | (54) |  | (54) |  | — |
Net mark-to-market equity derivative liability |  |  |  | (54) |  | (54) |  | — |
Virtual power purchase agreement not accounted for as hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |
As liabilities | — |  | — |  | — |  | (10) |  | (2) |  | (8) |
Net mark-to-market virtual power purchase agreement |  |  |  | (10) |  | (2) |  | (8) |
Net mark-to-market asset |  |  |  | 425 |  | 273 |  | 152 |
| As at December 31, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates) | Notional amount (US$) | Exchange rate | Notional amount (Cdn$) | Fair value (Cdn$) | Current | Long-term
Debt derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |
As assets | 4,557 |  | 1.1583 |  | 5,278 |  | 599 |  | 29 |  | 570 |
As liabilities | 10,550 |  | 1.3055 |  | 13,773 |  | (1,069) |  | (26) |  | (1,043) |
Short-term debt derivatives not accounted for as hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |
As liabilities | 3,354 |  | 1.3526 |  | 4,537 |  | (101) |  | (101) |  | — |
Net mark-to-market debt derivative liability |  |  |  | (571) |  | (98) |  | (473) |
Expenditure derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |
As assets | 600 |  | 1.3147 |  | 789 |  | 4 |  | 3 |  | 1 |
As liabilities | 1,050 |  | 1.3315 |  | 1,398 |  | (19) |  | (7) |  | (12) |
Net mark-to-market expenditure derivative liability |  |  |  | (15) |  | (4) |  | (11) |
Equity derivatives not accounted for as hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |
As assets | — |  | — |  | 324 |  | 48 |  | 48 |  | — |
Net mark-to-market liability |  |  |  | (538) |  | (54) |  | (484) |
Below is a summary of the net cash proceeds on debt derivatives and forward contracts.
| Years ended December 31
(In millions of dollars) | 2024 | 2023
Proceeds on debt derivatives related to US commercial paper | 2,478 |  | 2,486 |
Proceeds on debt derivatives related to credit facility borrowings | 23,368 |  | 47,126 |
Proceeds on debt derivatives related to senior notes | — |  | 3,232 |
Proceeds on debt derivatives related to lease liabilities | 203 |  | 185 |
Total proceeds on debt derivatives | 26,049 |  | 53,029 |
Payments on debt derivatives related to US commercial paper | (2,466) |  | (2,506) |
Payments on debt derivatives related to credit facility borrowings | (23,280) |  | (47,136) |
Payments on debt derivatives related to senior notes | — |  | (2,710) |
Payments on debt derivatives related to lease liabilities | (196) |  | (185) |
Total payments on debt derivatives | (25,942) |  | (52,537) |
Net proceeds on settlement of debt derivatives | 107 |  | 492 |
Net proceeds on settlement of debt derivatives and forward contracts | 107 |  | 492 |
Below is a summary of the changes in fair value of our derivative instruments for 2024 and 2023.
Year ended December 31, 2024 | Debt derivatives (hedged) | Debt derivatives (unhedged) |  | Expenditure derivatives | Equity derivatives | Virtual power purchase agreement | Total instruments
(In millions of dollars)
Derivative instruments, beginning of year | (470) |  | (101) |  |  | (15) |  | 48 |  | — |  | (538) |
Proceeds received from settlement of derivatives | (203) |  | (25,846) |  |  | (1,640) |  | — |  | (1) |  | (27,690) |
Payment on derivatives settled | 196 |  | 25,746 |  |  | 1,590 |  | — |  | 2 |  | 27,534 |
Increase (decrease) in fair value of derivatives | 829 |  | 206 |  |  | 197 |  | (102) |  | (11) |  | 1,119 |
Derivative instruments, end of year | 352 |  | 5 |  |  | 132 |  | (54) |  | (10) |  | 425 |
Mark-to-market asset | 1,194 |  | 7 |  |  | 132 |  | — |  | — |  | 1,333 |
Mark-to-market liability | (842) |  | (2) |  |  | — |  | (54) |  | (10) |  | (908) |
Mark-to-market asset (liability) | 352 |  | 5 |  |  | 132 |  | (54) |  | (10) |  | 425 |
Year ended December 31, 2023 | Debt derivatives (hedged) | Debt derivatives (unhedged) |  | Expenditure derivatives | Equity derivatives | Total instruments
(In millions of dollars)
Derivative instruments, beginning of year | 916 |  | 72 |  |  | 94 |  | 54 |  | 1,136 |
Proceeds received from settlement of derivatives | (3,232) |  | (49,612) |  |  | (1,297) |  | — |  | (54,141) |
Payment on derivatives settled | 2,710 |  | 49,642 |  |  | 1,479 |  | — |  | 53,831 |
(Decrease) increase in fair value of derivatives | (864) |  | (203) |  |  | (291) |  | (6) |  | (1,364) |
Derivative instruments, end of year | (470) |  | (101) |  |  | (15) |  | 48 |  | (538) |
Mark-to-market asset | 599 |  | — |  |  | 4 |  | 48 |  | 651 |
Mark-to-market liability | (1,069) |  | (101) |  |  | (19) |  | — |  | (1,189) |
Mark-to-market (liability) asset | (470) |  | (101) |  |  | (15) |  | 48 |  | (538) |
Debt derivatives We use cross-currency interest rate agreements and foreign exchange forward agreements (collectively, debt derivatives) to manage risks from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates associated with our US dollar-denominated senior notes and debentures, lease liabilities, credit facility borrowings, and US CP borrowings (see note 21). We typically designate the debt derivatives related to our senior notes, debentures, and lease liabilities as hedges for accounting purposes against the foreign exchange risk or interest rate risk associated with specific issued and forecast debt instruments. Debt derivatives related to our credit facility and US CP borrowings have not been designated as hedges for accounting purposes. During 2024 and 2023, we entered and settled debt derivatives related to our credit facility borrowings and US CP program as follows:
| Year ended December 31, 2024 |  | Year ended December 31, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates) | Notional (US$) | Exchange rate | Notional (Cdn$) |  | Notional (US$) | Exchange rate | Notional (Cdn$)
Credit facilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt derivatives entered | 14,943 |  | 1.366 |  | 20,407 |  |  | 38,205 |  | 1.348 |  | 51,517 |
Debt derivatives settled | 17,136 |  | 1.364 |  | 23,368 |  |  | 34,964 |  | 1.348 |  | 47,126 |
Net cash received (paid) on settlement |  |  | 87 |  |  |  |  | (10) |
US commercial paper program |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt derivatives entered | 2,008 |  | 1.374 |  | 2,758 |  |  | 1,803 |  | 1.357 |  | 2,447 |
Debt derivatives settled | 1,807 |  | 1.371 |  | 2,478 |  |  | 1,848 |  | 1.345 |  | 2,486 |
Net cash received (paid) on settlement |  |  | 13 |  |  |  |  | (20) |
In 2024, we entered into debt derivatives to hedge the foreign currency risk associated with the principal and interest components of the US dollar-denominated senior notes issued (see note 23). Below is a summary of the debt derivatives we entered to hedge senior notes issued during 2024. We did not enter into any debt derivatives related to senior notes issued in 2023.
(In millions of dollars, except for coupon and interest rates) |  |
|  | US$ |  | Hedging effect
Effective date | Principal/Notional amount (US$) | Maturity date | Coupon rate |  | Fixed hedged (Cdn$) interest rate 1 | Equivalent (Cdn$)
2024 issuances |  |  |  |  |  |
February 9, 2024 | 1,250 |  | 2029 | 5.000 | % |  | 4.735 | % | 1,684 |
February 9, 2024 | 1,250 | 2034 | 5.300 | % |  | 5.107 | % | 1,683 |
1 Converting from a fixed US$ coupon rate to a weighted average Cdn$ fixed rate. In October 2023, we repaid the entire outstanding principal amount of our US$850 million 4.10% senior notes and the associated debt derivatives at maturity, resulting in a repayment of $877 million, net of $288 million received on settlement of the associated debt derivatives. In March 2023, we settled the derivatives associated with our US$1 billion senior notes due 2025, which were not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. We subsequently entered into new derivatives associated with those senior notes, which we designated as hedges for accounting purposes. We received a net $60 million relating to these transactions. As at December 31, 2024, we had US$17,250 million (2023 - US$14,750 million) in US dollar-denominated senior notes, debentures, and subordinated notes, of which all of the associated foreign exchange risk had been hedged economically using debt derivatives, at an average rate of $1.272/US$ (December 31, 2023 - $1.259/US$). During 2024 and 2023, we entered and settled debt derivatives related to our outstanding lease liabilities as follows:
| Year ended December 31, 2024 | Year ended December 31, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates) | Notional (US$) | Exchange rate | Notional (Cdn$) | Notional (US$) | Exchange rate | Notional (Cdn$)
Debt derivatives entered | 271 |  | 1.369 |  | 371 |  | 274 |  | 1.336 |  | 366 |
Debt derivatives settled | 214 |  | 1.322 |  | 283 |  | 142 |  | 1.310 |  | 186 |
As at December 31, 2024, we had US$416 million notional amount of debt derivatives outstanding related to our outstanding lease liabilities (2023 - US$357 million) with terms to maturity ranging from January 2025 to December 2027 (2023 - January 2024 to December 2026), at an average rate of $1.349/US$ (2023 - $1.329/US$). Expenditure derivatives Below is a summary of the expenditure derivatives we entered and settled during 2024 and 2023 to manage foreign exchange risk related to certain forecast expenditures.
| Year ended December 31, 2024 | Year ended December 31, 2023
(In millions of dollars, except exchange rates) | Notional (US$) | Exchange rate | Notional (Cdn$) | Notional (US$) | Exchange rate | Notional (Cdn$)
Expenditure derivatives entered | 1,140 |  | 1.340 |  | 1,528 |  | 1,650 |  | 1.325 |  | 2,187 |
Expenditure derivatives acquired | — |  | — |  | — |  | 212 |  | 1.330 |  | 282 |
Expenditure derivatives settled | 1,200 |  | 1.325 |  | 1,590 |  | 1,172 |  | 1.262 |  | 1,479 |
As at December 31, 2024, we had US$1,590 million of expenditure derivatives outstanding (2023 - US$1,650 million), at an average rate of $1.336/US$ (2023 - $1.325/US$), with terms to maturity ranging from January 2025 to December 2026 (2023 - January 2024 to December 2025). Equity derivatives We have equity derivatives to hedge market price appreciation risk associated with Class B Non-Voting Shares that have been granted under our stock-based compensation programs (see note 27). The equity derivatives have terms to maturity of one year, extendible for further one-year periods with the consent of the hedge counterparties. The equity derivatives have not been designated as hedges for accounting purposes. As at December 31, 2024, we had equity derivatives outstanding for 6.0 million (2023 - 6.0 million) Class B Non-Voting Shares with a weighted average price of $53.27 (2023 - $54.02). In 2023, we entered into 0.5 million equity derivatives with a weighted average price of $58.14 as a result of the issuance of additional performance restricted share units in 2023. Additionally, we executed extension agreements for our equity derivative contracts under substantially the same commitment terms and conditions with revised expiry dates to April 2025 (from April 2024) and the weighted average cost was adjusted to $53.27 per share. FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, bank advances, short-term borrowings, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values because of the short-term natures of these financial instruments. The carrying values of our financing receivables also approximate their fair values based on our recognition of an expected credit loss allowance. We determine the fair value of our private investments by using implied valuations from follow-on financing rounds, third-party sale negotiations, or market-based approaches. These are applied appropriately to each investment depending on its future operating and profitability prospects. The fair values of each of our public debt instruments are based on the period-end estimated market yields, or period-end trading values, where available. We determine the fair values of our debt derivatives and expenditure derivatives using an estimated credit-adjusted mark-to-market valuation by discounting cash flows to the measurement date. In the case of debt derivatives and expenditure derivatives in an asset position, the credit spread for the financial institution counterparty is added to the risk-free discount rate to determine the estimated credit-adjusted value for each derivative. For these debt derivatives and expenditure derivatives in a liability position, our credit spread is added to the risk-free discount rate for each derivative. The fair values of our equity derivatives are based on the period-end quoted market value of Class B Non-Voting Shares. Our disclosure of the three-level fair value hierarchy reflects the significance of the inputs used in measuring fair value: •financial assets and financial liabilities in Level 1 are valued by referring to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; •financial assets and financial liabilities in Level 2 are valued using inputs based on observable market data, either directly or indirectly, other than the quoted prices; and •Level 3 valuations are based on inputs that are not based on observable market data. There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 during the years ended December 31, 2024 or 2023. Below is a summary of the financial instruments carried at fair value.
|  |  | As at December 31
| Carrying value |  | Fair value (Level 2) | Fair value (Level 3)
(In millions of dollars) | 2024 | 2023 |  |  | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023
Financial assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investments, measured at FVTOCI: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Investments in private companies | 128 |  | 118 |  |  |  | — |  | — |  | 128 |  | 118 |
Held-for-trading: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges | 1,194 |  | 599 |  |  |  | 1,194 |  | 599 |  | — |  | — |
Debt derivatives not accounted for as hedges | 7 |  | — |  |  |  | 7 |  | — |  | — |  | — |
Expenditure derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges | 132 |  | 4 |  |  |  | 132 |  | 4 |  | — |  | — |
Equity derivatives not accounted for as hedges | — |  | 48 |  |  |  | — |  | 48 |  | — |  | — |
Total financial assets | 1,461 |  | 769 |  |  |  | 1,333 |  | 651 |  | 128 |  | 118 |
Financial liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt (including current portion) | 41,896 |  | 40,855 |  |  |  | 39,765 |  | 39,001 |  | — |  | — |
Held-for-trading: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges | 842 |  | 1,069 |  |  |  | 842 |  | 1,069 |  | — |  | — |
Debt derivatives not accounted for as hedges | 2 |  | 101 |  |  |  | 2 |  | 101 |  | — |  | — |
Expenditure derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges | — |  | 19 |  |  |  | — |  | 19 |  | — |  | — |
Equity derivatives not accounted as hedges | 54 |  | — |  |  |  | 54 |  | — |  |  |
Total financial liabilities | 42,794 |  | 42,044 |  |  |  | 40,663 |  | 40,190 |  | — |  | — |
We did not have any non-derivative held-to-maturity financial assets during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. SUPPLIER FINANCE ARRANGEMENTS We are enrolled in supplier finance arrangement programs with two large financial institutions. The principal purpose of these arrangements is to enable willing suppliers to receive payments from the financial institutions prior to invoice due dates. The payment terms for these arrangements are net 15 days from the invoice date if with the program. The range of payment due dates for trade payables that are not part of the arrangement are net 60 to 90 days from the invoice date. The payment terms for our liabilities due to the financial institutions is 30 to 45 days. There are no extended payment terms, security, or guarantees provided under these programs. The following table presents additional information about the carrying amounts of our accounts payable and accrued liabilities subject to our supplier finance arrangements.
(In millions of dollars) | As at December 31, 2024 | As at January 1, 2024
Presented within accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 273 |  | 256 |
for which suppliers have received payment from the finance provider | 264 |  | 208 |

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