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Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

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 impairment 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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Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total which includes a rollforward schedule.

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