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Line items represent concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with members defined in one or many axes of the table.

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The gain (loss) recognised as result of remeasuring to fair value the equity interest in the acquiree held by the acquirer before the business combination. [Refer: Total for all business combinations [member]]

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The amount of goodwill derecognised without having previously been included in a disposal group classified as held for sale. [Refer: Goodwill; Disposal groups classified as held for sale [member]]

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The amount of expenses that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note when the entity uses the 'nature of expense' form for its analysis of expenses. [Refer: Expenses, by nature]

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The proportion of ownership interest in a joint venture attributable to the entity. [Refer: Total for all joint ventures [member]]

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GAIN ON REMEASUREMENT OF PREVIOUSLY HELD EQUITY INTEREST (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions		7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 05, 2024	Nov. 04, 2024	Mar. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2024
Disclosure of information about consolidated structured entities [line items]
Gain (loss) recognised as result of remeasuring to fair value equity interest in acquiree held by acquirer before business combination			$ 72.6	$ 0.0
Disposal of discontinued operations				$ 120.4
SIMCOM
Disclosure of information about consolidated structured entities [line items]
Equity interest in joint venture (in percent)		50.00%
SIMCOM
Disclosure of information about consolidated structured entities [line items]
Gain (loss) recognised as result of remeasuring to fair value equity interest in acquiree held by acquirer before business combination	$ 72.6
Disposal of discontinued operations	29.4
Cumulative foreign exchange differences derecognised	7.7
Other expenses	$ 5.3