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Intangible and other assets (Details) (CAD)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Intangible and other assets [Abstract]    
Deferred and long-term receivables 141us-gaap_OtherReceivables 109us-gaap_OtherReceivables
Intangible assets 62us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet 59us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet
Investments 58us-gaap_LongTermInvestments [1],[2] 57us-gaap_LongTermInvestments [1],[2]
Other 69us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent 72us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent
Total intangible and other assets 330cni_IntangibleAndOtherAssetsTotal 297cni_IntangibleAndOtherAssetsTotal
Investments [Abstract]    
Investments, equity method 47us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments 46us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments
Investments, cost method 11us-gaap_CostMethodInvestments 11us-gaap_CostMethodInvestments
[1] As at December 31, 2014, the Company had $47 million ($46 million as at December 31, 2013) of investments accounted for under the equity method and $11 million ($11 million as at December 31, 2013) of investments accounted for under the cost method.
[2] See Note 17 - Financial instruments, for the fair value of Investments.