Organization and Basis of Presentation - Summary of Less Than Wholly-Owned Consolidated Subsidiaries (Details) - Forest Products Mauricie L.P.	Dec. 31, 2021
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Ownership Interests [Line Items]
Resolute Forest Products Ownership (as a percent)	93.20%
Coopérative Forestière du Haut Saint-Maurice
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Ownership Interests [Line Items]
Partner Ownership (as a percent)	6.80%

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