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Post-retirement benefits - Summary of main assumptions rate for valuations of plans (Detail)
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Canada [Member]    
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items]    
Discount rate 3.90% 3.40%
Inflation 1.60% 1.80%
Rate of increase in pensions 0.20% 0.50%
Rate of increase in salaries 2.90% 3.10%
United Kingdom [Member]    
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items]    
Discount rate 2.80% 2.30%
Inflation 3.30% 3.20%
Rate of increase in pensions 2.90% 2.80%
Rate of increase in salaries 3.70% 3.60%
United States [Member]    
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items]    
Discount rate 4.20% 3.50%
Inflation 2.00% 2.10%
Rate of increase in pensions 0.00% 0.00%
Rate of increase in salaries 3.50% 3.60%
Switzerland [member]    
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items]    
Discount rate 0.70% 0.50%
Inflation 1.20% 1.20%
Rate of increase in pensions 0.00% 0.40%
Rate of increase in salaries 2.20% 2.20%