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Schedule I Condensed Non-Consolidated Financial Information of Registrant - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - Teekay Parent - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow [Line Items] |  |  |
Dividends received | $ 10.0 | $ 58.0 | $ 1.0
Return of capital to parent | $ 1.7 |  |

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