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Major Commitments and Contingencies (Environmental Matters) (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies [Roll Forward]      
Beginning of year $ 57 $ 61 $ 78
   Accruals and other 44 31 16
   Payments (42) (34) (34)
   Foreign exchange 0 (1) 1
End of year 59 57 61
Current portion - End of year $ 46 38 39
Anticipated environmental liability disbursement time frame next five years    
Anticipated environmental liability disbursement time frame (in years) 5 years    
Regulatory Compliance [Abstract]      
Environmental operating expenses $ 25 25 22
Environmental capital expenditures $ 20 $ 25 $ 19