share-based compensation - TELUS Corporation employee share purchase plan (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
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| Employee share purchase plan | ||||
| share-based compensation | ||||
| Dividend reinvestment in common shares | $ 14 | $ 14 | $ 29 | $ 28 |