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Commitments and Contingencies (Collaborative Arrangements) (Details) - Jointly Owned Electricity Generation Plant - NSPI - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items] |  |
Utilities Operating Expense, Purchased Power | $ 19 | $ 19
Utilities Operating Expense, Maintenance and Operations | $ 3 | $ 2

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