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Segmented Information - Schedule of Geographical Areas (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |
Geographical distribution of non-current assets | $ 33,242 | $ 31,075
Canada [member] |  |
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |
Geographical distribution of non-current assets | 23,238 | 22,466
Chile [member] |  |
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |
Geographical distribution of non-current assets | 7,146 | 6,077
Peru [member] |  |
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |
Geographical distribution of non-current assets | 1,477 | 1,305
United States [member] |  |
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |
Geographical distribution of non-current assets | 1,282 | 1,131
Other [member] |  |
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |  |
Geographical distribution of non-current assets | $ 99 | $ 96

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