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Short-Term Investments and Deposits (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Short-Term Investments and Deposits |
| As at December 31
| 2017 | 2016
| $ millions | $ millions
Deposits in banks and financial institutions | 90 | 18
Other | - | 11
| 90 | 29

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