Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Equity (Parenthetical) - CAD CAD in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of changes in equity [abstract]
Common share issuance		CAD 26.0
Income tax relating to remeasurements of defined benefit plans of other comprehensive income	CAD (19.0)	CAD 5.0

The amount of income tax relating to amounts recognised in other comprehensive income in relation to remeasurements of defined benefit plans. [Refer: Other comprehensive income; Reserve of remeasurements of defined benefit plans; Defined benefit plans [member]]

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