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Derivatives (Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) with Respect to HFT Derivatives) (Details) - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - Held for Trading Hedge [Member] - CAD CAD in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net | CAD 59 | CAD 11
Power swaps and physical contracts [Member] | Non-regulated fuel for generation and purchased power [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net | 0 | 0
Power swaps and physical contracts [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net | (1) | 10
Natural gas swaps, futures, forwards, physical contracts [Member] | Non-regulated fuel for generation and purchased power [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net | (7) | (3)
Natural gas swaps, futures, forwards, physical contracts [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net | 69 | 5
Foreign Exchange Option [Member] | Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net | CAD (1) | CAD (2)

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