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Significant Events - Re-acquisition of Solomon Power Station (Details) - CAD CAD in Millions |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 01, 2017 | Aug. 01, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017
Investment [Line Items] |  |  |
Consideration received |  |  | CAD (10)
Solomon Power Station | Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) |  |  |
Investment [Line Items] |  |  |
Consideration received |  | CAD 335 |
Cash consideration received | CAD 325 |  |

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