Disposition of properties

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Disposition of properties

Dispositions of properties

During the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company completed the sale of the Bass Lake railway line for gross proceeds of $37 million (U.S. $27 million). The company recorded a gain on sale of $35 million ($26 million after tax) within "Purchased services and other" from the transaction.