Related party transactions - Narrative (Details) - CAD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Associates and Joint Arrangements
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]
Recognized revenue, related parties	$ 17	$ 11
Incurred expenses, related parties	187	177
Master Trust Fund \| Bell Canada
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]
Recognized revenue, related parties	$ 11	$ 10

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