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Other Recoveries - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 CAD ($)
Disclosure Of Other Recoveries [Abstract] |
Other recoveries relating to transactions costs | $ 14.2

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