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Net volumes related to price risk management activities (Details) MWh in Millions, MMBTU in Millions, $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 CAD ($) MWh MMBTU | Dec. 31, 2019 CAD ($) MWh MMBTU
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Price Risk Management [Abstract] |  |
Electricity | MWh | 6 | 6
Natural gas | MMBTU | 137 | 145
Foreign currency exchange | $ | $ 19 | $ 23

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- Definition Net volume associated with the reporting entity's derivative instruments recorded as of the balance sheet date having arisen from price risk management activities related to natural gas. + References No definition available. + Details
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