Major commitments and contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Notes To Financial Statements [Abstract]

Minimum rental payments for operating leases and minimum lease payments for capital leases in each of the next five years and thereafter

In millions			Operating		Capital
2015		$	155	$	107
2016			116		343
2017			94		164
2018			77		15
2019			56		15
2020 and thereafter			214		171
Total		$	712		815
Less:	Imputed interest on capital leases at rates ranging from approximately 0.7% to 8.5%				145
Present value of minimum lease payments included in debt (Note 10)				$	670

Provision for personal injury and other claims in Canada

As at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company's provision for personal injury and other claims in Canada was as follows:

In millions		2014		2013		2012
Beginning of year	$	210	$	209	$	199
Accruals and other		28		38		55
Payments		(35)		(37)		(45)
End of year	$	203	$	210	$	209
Current portion - End of year	$	28	$	31	$	39

Provision for personal injury and other claims in the U.S.

As at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company's provision for personal injury and other claims in the U.S. was asfollows:

In millions		2014		2013		2012
Beginning of year	$	106	$	105	$	111
Accruals and other		2		18		31
Payments		(22)		(24)		(34)
Foreign exchange		9		7		(3)
End of year	$	95	$	106	$	105
Current portion - End of year	$	20	$	14	$	43

Provision for specific environmental sites

As at December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company's provision for specific environmental sites was as follows:

In millions		2014		2013		2012
Beginning of year	$	119	$	123	$	152
Accruals and other		11		12		(4)
Payments		(19)		(18)		(24)
Foreign exchange		3		2		(1)
End of year	$	114	$	119	$	123
Current portion - End of year	$	45	$	41	$	31