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Goodwill (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
21. Goodwill |
Change in goodwill |
21. GOODWILL
The change in goodwill for the year ended December 31 is due to the following:
millions of Canadian dollars |  | 2019 |  | 2018
Balance, January 1 | $ | 6,313 | $ | 5,805
Additions |  | 3 |  | -
GBPC i mpairment charge |  | (30) |  | -
Classified as assets held for sale (1) |  | (148) |  | -
Change in foreign exchange rate |  | (303) |  | 508
Balance, December 31 | $ | 5,835 | $ | 6,313
(1) On March 25, 2019, Emera announced the sale of Emera Maine. Emera Maine’s assets and liabilities are classified as held for sale. Refer to note 4 for further details.

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