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Employee Future Benefits - Contributions (Details) CAD in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 CAD
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] |
Expected employer contributions | CAD 12
Registered |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] |
Expected employer contributions | 4
Supplemental |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] |
Expected employer contributions | 6
Other |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] |
Expected employer contributions | CAD 2

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