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Other Income (Expenses), Net (Components of other income (expenses), net) (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
9. Other Income (Expenses), Net |  |
Allowance for equity funds used during construction | $ 45 | $ 21
Gain on sale of Emera Maine, net of transaction costs | 585 | 0
TECO Guatemala Holdings award | 49 | 0
Other | 29 | (9)
Other income (expenses), net | $ 708 | $ 12

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