Financial and derivative instruments - Summary of realized and unrealized gain or (loss) on derivative instruments (Detail) - CAD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 148	$ (46)	$ (13)
Purchases of crude oil and products	0	(33)	(21)
Total	$ 148	$ (79)	$ (34)

Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects.

Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4A
-Subparagraph (b)
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=125515794&loc=SL5618551-113959

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