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Net volumes related to price risk management activities (Details) (CAD) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 MMBTU MWh | Dec. 31, 2012 MWh MMBTU
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Commodity contracts: [Abstract] |  |
Electricity | 14,000,000 | 11,000,000
Natural gas | 106,000,000 | 86,000,000
Foreign currency exchange | 7 | 7

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