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CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT - Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Share Capital, Reserves And Other Equity Interest [Abstract]    
Cash provided by operating activities $ 6,059 $ 5,680
Add (deduct):    
Capital expenditures (3,707) (4,041)
Interest on borrowings, net and capitalized interest (1,924) (1,986)
Interest paid, net 2,070 2,087
Restructuring, acquisition and other 439 406
Program rights amortization (86) (63)
Change in net operating assets and liabilities 592 876
Dividends paid by subsidiaries to non-controlling interest (133) 0
Post-employment benefits contributions, net of expense (75) (82)
Cash flows relating to other operating activities 128 166
Other investment losses (income) (7) 2
Free cash flow $ 3,356 $ 3,045