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Non-Operating Income (Expense) - Schedule of Non-Operating Income (Expense) (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Non operating income (expense) [abstract] |  |
Foreign exchange gains | $ 16 | $ 5
Gain (loss) on debt prepayment options (Note 28(b)) | (42) | 51
Gain on sale of investments |  | 9
Loss on debt repurchases (Note 19(a) and Note 19(b)) | (26) | (216)
Total non operating income (expense) | $ (52) | $ (151)

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