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Deferred Consideration - Summary of Movements in Deferred Consideration (Detail) - CAD CAD in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Accruals and deferred income [abstract] |  |
Beginning balance | CAD 755 | CAD 816
Recognized in profit | (32) | (36)
Changes in foreign exchange rates | (49) | (25)
Ending balance | 674 | 755
Less current portion of deferred consideration (Note 17) | (23) | (32)
Long-term deferred consideration | CAD 651 | CAD 723

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