Miscellaneous financial information - Summary of Reserves and Charges (Details) - Employee Severance - CAD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |
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Jun. 30, 2026 |
Sep. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2026 |
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| Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | |||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ 329 | $ 330 | |
| Additions/adjustments | (50) | $ 330 | (50) |
| Payments made | (11) | (12) | |
| Balance at end of period | $ 268 | $ 268 | |
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- Definition Amount of cash payments made as the result of exit or disposal activities. Excludes payments associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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