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The price per share at which the preferred stock of an entity that has priority over common stock in the distribution of dividends and in the event of liquidation of the entity is redeemed or may be called at. The redemption features of this preferred stock are solely within the control of the issuer.

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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased.

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Cumulative Preferred Stock (Authorized) (Details) - CAD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Aug. 15, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Aug. 17, 2020
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issued and Outstanding		41,000,000	41,000,000
Net Proceeds		$ 1,004	$ 1,004
Series A Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Annual Dividend Per Share	$ 0.5456	$ 0.6388
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share		$ 25
Issued and Outstanding		4,866,814	3,864,636	3,864,636
Net Proceeds		$ 95	$ 95
Series B Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share		$ 25
Issued and Outstanding		1,133,186	2,135,364	2,135,364
Net Proceeds		$ 52	$ 52
Preferred Stock Dividend Payment Rate Variable		Floating
Series C Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Annual Dividend Per Share	1.1802	$ 1.1802	$ 1.0505
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share		$ 25
Issued and Outstanding		10,000,000	10,000,000
Net Proceeds		$ 245	$ 245
Series E Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Annual Dividend Per Share		$ 1.125
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share		$ 25.75
Issued and Outstanding		5,000,000	5,000,000
Net Proceeds		$ 122	$ 122
Series F Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Annual Dividend Per Share	$ 1.0505	$ 1.0625
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share		$ 25
Issued and Outstanding		8,000,000	8,000,000
Net Proceeds		$ 195	$ 195
Series H Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Annual Dividend Per Share		$ 1.225
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share		$ 25
Issued and Outstanding		12,000,000	12,000,000
Net Proceeds		$ 295	$ 295