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Organization and Principal Business (Narrative) (Details)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
segment
Organization And Principal Business [Line Items]  
Number of operating segment 1
Telesat Canada [Member]  
Organization And Principal Business [Line Items]  
Economic interest in affiliate 62.70%
Voting interest in affiliate 32.60%