Share capital (Outstanding Common Shares) (Details) - shares shares in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Issued and outstanding common shares | |||
| Issued common shares (in shares) | 614.4 | 628.8 | 643.8 |
| Common shares in Share Trusts (in shares) | (1.1) | (0.9) | (1.1) |
| Outstanding common shares (in shares) | 613.3 | 627.9 | 642.7 |
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- Definition Number of common stock held in a trust that has been set up specifically to accumulate stock for the sole purpose of distribution to participating employees but not yet earned. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- References No definition available.
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