owners' equity (Details) shares in Millions |
6 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
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Jun. 30, 2026
Vote
shares
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Dec. 31, 2025
shares
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| Common Share capital | ||
| Minimum percentage of common shares issued and outstanding owned by Canadians | 66.67% | |
| First Preferred Shares | ||
| Common Share capital | ||
| Shares authorized | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Second Preferred Shares | ||
| Common Share capital | ||
| Shares authorized | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Common Shares | ||
| Common Share capital | ||
| Shares authorized | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Number of votes per common share | Vote | 1 | |
| Common Shares | Dividend reinvestment and share purchase plan | ||
| Common Share capital | ||
| Shares reserved for issuance | 95 | |
| Common Shares | Restricted share units | ||
| Common Share capital | ||
| Shares reserved for issuance | 66 | |
| Common Shares | TELUS Corporation share options awards | ||
| Common Share capital | ||
| Shares reserved for issuance | 12 |