COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Other (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2021 CAD ($)
Other Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets [Abstract]
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment	$ 209
Acquisition of intangible assets	21
Our share of commitments related to associates and joint ventures	387
Total other commitments	$ 617

The commitments that the entity has relating to its joint ventures as specified in paragraphs B18-B20 of IFRS 12. [Refer: Joint ventures [member]]

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Other Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets [Abstract]

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