| Line |
Label |
Object Class |
Period Type |
Balance |
Report ElementName |
| 1 |
00090 - Document - Document and Entity Information |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DocumentDocumentAndEntityInformation |
| 2 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 3 |
Document and Entity Information |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:DocumentAndEntityInformationAbstract |
| 4 |
Entity Registrant Name |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
dei:EntityRegistrantName |
| 5 |
Entity Central Index Key |
Concept (CIK Number) |
For Period |
|
dei:EntityCentralIndexKey |
| 6 |
Document Type |
Concept (Submission Type) |
For Period |
|
dei:DocumentType |
| 7 |
Document Period End Date |
Concept (Date) |
For Period |
|
dei:DocumentPeriodEndDate |
| 8 |
Amendment Flag |
Concept (Yes/No) |
For Period |
|
dei:AmendmentFlag |
| 9 |
Current Fiscal Year End Date |
Concept (Month/Day) |
For Period |
|
dei:CurrentFiscalYearEndDate |
| 10 |
Entity Current Reporting Status |
Concept (Yes/No) |
For Period |
|
dei:EntityCurrentReportingStatus |
| 11 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company |
Concept (Yes/No) |
For Period |
|
dei:EntityEmergingGrowthCompany |
| 12 |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding |
Concept (Shares) |
As Of |
|
dei:EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding |
| 13 |
Document Fiscal Year Focus |
Concept (Year) |
For Period |
|
dei:DocumentFiscalYearFocus |
| 14 |
Document Fiscal Period Focus |
Concept (Fiscal Period) |
For Period |
|
dei:DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus |
| 15 |
00100 - Statement - Consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/StatementConsolidatedStatementsOfIncomeAndOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 16 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 17 |
Consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeAbstract |
| 18 |
OPERATING REVENUES |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:OperatingRevenueAbstract |
| 19 |
Service |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevenueFromRenderingOfTelecommunicationServices |
| 20 |
Equipment |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevenueFromSaleOfGoods |
| 21 |
Revenues arising from contracts with customers |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevenueFromContractsWithCustomers |
| 22 |
Other operating income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherRevenue |
| 23 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Revenue |
| 24 |
OPERATING EXPENSES |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ExpenseByNatureAbstract |
| 25 |
Goods and services purchased |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:GoodsAndServicesPurchased |
| 26 |
Employee benefits expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:EmployeeBenefitsExpense |
| 27 |
Depreciation |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DepreciationPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 28 |
Amortization of intangible assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:AmortisationIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 29 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OperatingExpense |
| 30 |
OPERATING INCOME |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossFromOperatingActivities |
| 31 |
Financing costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinanceCosts |
| 32 |
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossBeforeTax |
| 33 |
Income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxExpenseContinuingOperations |
| 34 |
NET INCOME |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 35 |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeAbstract |
| 36 |
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to income |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComponentsOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeThatWillBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossNetOfTaxAbstract |
| 37 |
Change in unrealized fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxCashFlowHedges |
| 38 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment arising from translating financial statements of foreign operations |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxExchangeDifferencesOnTranslation |
| 39 |
Total items that may be reclassified to income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeThatWillBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossNetOfTax |
| 40 |
Items never subsequently reclassified to income |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComponentsOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossNetOfTaxAbstract |
| 41 |
Change in measurement of investment financial assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxGainsLossesFromInvestmentsInEquityInstruments |
| 42 |
Employee defined benefit plan re-measurements |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxGainsLossesOnRemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 43 |
Items never subsequently reclassified to income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossNetOfTax |
| 44 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 45 |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncome |
| 46 |
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToAbstract |
| 47 |
Common Shares |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 48 |
Non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests |
| 49 |
NET INCOME |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 50 |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToAbstract |
| 51 |
Common Shares |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 52 |
Non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests |
| 53 |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncome |
| 54 |
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EarningsPerShareAbstract |
| 55 |
Basic |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:BasicEarningsLossPerShare |
| 56 |
Diluted |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DilutedEarningsLossPerShare |
| 57 |
TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageSharesAndAdjustedWeightedAverageSharesAbstract |
| 58 |
Basic |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageShares |
| 59 |
Diluted |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:AdjustedWeightedAverageShares |
| 60 |
00200 - Statement - Consolidated statements of financial position |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/StatementConsolidatedStatementsOfFinancialPosition |
| 61 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 62 |
Consolidated statements of financial position |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:StatementOfFinancialPositionAbstract |
| 63 |
ASSETS |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AssetsAbstract |
| 64 |
Current assets |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrentAssetsAbstract |
| 65 |
Cash and temporary investments, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalents |
| 66 |
Accounts receivable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:TradeAndOtherCurrentReceivables |
| 67 |
Income and other taxes receivable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentTaxAssetsCurrent |
| 68 |
Inventories |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Merchandise |
| 69 |
Contract assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentContractAssets |
| 70 |
Prepaid expenses |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentPrepayments |
| 71 |
Current derivative assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentDerivativeFinancialAssets |
| 72 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentAssets |
| 73 |
Non-current assets |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:NoncurrentAssetsAbstract |
| 74 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 75 |
Intangible assets, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 76 |
Goodwill, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Goodwill |
| 77 |
Contract assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentContractAssets |
| 78 |
Other long-term assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherNoncurrentAssets |
| 79 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentAssets |
| 80 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Assets |
| 81 |
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityAndLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 82 |
Current liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 83 |
Short-term borrowings |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ShorttermBorrowings |
| 84 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:TradeAndOtherCurrentPayables |
| 85 |
Income and other taxes payable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentTaxLiabilitiesCurrent |
| 86 |
Dividends payable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentDividendPayables |
| 87 |
Advance billings and customer deposits |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:AdvanceBillingsAndCustomerDeposits |
| 88 |
Provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentProvisions |
| 89 |
Current maturities of long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentPortionOfLongtermBorrowings |
| 90 |
Current derivative liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentDerivativeFinancialLiabilities |
| 91 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentLiabilities |
| 92 |
Non-current liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 93 |
Provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentProvisions |
| 94 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LongtermBorrowings |
| 95 |
Other long-term liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherNoncurrentLiabilities |
| 96 |
Deferred income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxLiabilities |
| 97 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentLiabilities |
| 98 |
Liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Liabilities |
| 99 |
Owners' equity |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityAbstract |
| 100 |
Common equity |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 101 |
Non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncontrollingInterests |
| 102 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Equity |
| 103 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EquityAndLiabilities |
| 104 |
Contingent Liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:EstimatedFinancialEffectOfContingentLiabilities |
| 105 |
00300 - Statement - Consolidated statements of changes in owners' equity |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/StatementConsolidatedStatementsOfChangesInOwnersEquity |
| 106 |
Statement of changes in equity [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:StatementOfChangesInEquityTable |
| 107 |
Components of equity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComponentsOfEquityAxis |
| 108 |
Equity [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityMember |
| 109 |
Equity contributed, Common shares |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IssuedCapitalMember |
| 110 |
Contributed surplus |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AdditionalPaidinCapitalMember |
| 111 |
Retained earnings |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetainedEarningsMember |
| 112 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember |
| 113 |
Common equity |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentMember |
| 114 |
Non-controlling interests |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NoncontrollingInterestsMember |
| 115 |
Retrospective application and retrospective restatement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetrospectiveApplicationAndRetrospectiveRestatementAxis |
| 116 |
Currently stated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RestatedMember |
| 117 |
As previously reported |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PreviouslyStatedMember |
| 118 |
IFRS 9 effects |
Member |
|
|
tu:IncreaseDecreaseDueToApplicationOfIfrs9Member |
| 119 |
IFRS 15 effects |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseDueToApplicationOfIFRS15Member |
| 120 |
Changes in owners' equity |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:StatementOfChangesInEquityLineItems |
| 121 |
Balance (in shares) |
Concept (Shares) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfSharesOutstanding |
| 122 |
Balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Equity |
| 123 |
Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 124 |
Other comprehensive income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 125 |
Dividends |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DividendsDeclared |
| 126 |
Dividends reinvested and optional cash payments (in shares) |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
tu:IncreaseDecreaseDividendsReinvestedAndOptionalCashPaymentsShares |
| 127 |
Dividends reinvested and optional cash payments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseDividendsReinvestedAndOptionalCashPaymentsValue |
| 128 |
Treasury shares acquired (in shares) |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
tu:TreasuryStockAcquiredShares |
| 129 |
Treasury shares acquired |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PurchaseOfTreasuryShares |
| 130 |
Shares settled from Treasury (in shares) |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
tu:TreasuryStockRetiredShares |
| 131 |
Shares settled from Treasury |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CancellationOfTreasuryShares |
| 132 |
Share option award net-equity settlement feature (in shares) |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
tu:IncreaseDecreaseThroughExerciseOfOptionsNetEquitySettlementFeatureShares |
| 133 |
Share option award net-equity settlement feature |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseThroughExerciseOfOptionsNetEquitySettlementFeatureValue |
| 134 |
Issue of shares in business combination (in shares) |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
tu:IssueOfEquityInBusinessCombinationShares |
| 135 |
Issue of shares in business combination |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IssueOfEquityInBusinessCombinationValue |
| 136 |
Change in ownership interests of subsidiary |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughChangesInOwnershipInterestsInSubsidiariesThatDoNotResultInLossOfControl |
| 137 |
Other (in shares) |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
tu:IncreaseDecreaseThroughTransfersAndOtherChangesEquityShares |
| 138 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughTransfersAndOtherChangesEquity |
| 139 |
Balance (in shares) |
Concept (Shares) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfSharesOutstanding |
| 140 |
Balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Equity |
| 141 |
00400 - Statement - Consolidated statements of cash flows |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/StatementConsolidatedStatementsOfCashFlows |
| 142 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 143 |
Consolidated statements of cash flows |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:StatementOfCashFlowsAbstract |
| 144 |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract |
| 145 |
Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 146 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForReconcileProfitLossAbstract |
| 147 |
Depreciation and amortization |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForDepreciationAndAmortisationExpense |
| 148 |
Deferred income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForDeferredTaxExpense |
| 149 |
Share-based compensation expense, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForSharebasedPayments |
| 150 |
Net employee defined benefit plans expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:PensionAndOtherDefinedBenefitsExpense |
| 151 |
Employer contributions to employee defined benefit plans |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:PaymentsToSuppliersForGoodsAndServicesAndToAndOnBehalfOfEmployees |
| 152 |
Non-current contract assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:AdjustmentsForDecreaseIncreaseInNonCurrentContractAssets |
| 153 |
Income from equity accounted investments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForUndistributedProfitsOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethod |
| 154 |
Shares settled from Treasury |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:TreasurySharesSettled |
| 155 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherAdjustmentsToReconcileProfitLoss |
| 156 |
Net change in non-cash operating working capital |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInWorkingCapital |
| 157 |
Cash provided by operating activities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInOperatingActivities |
| 158 |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract |
| 159 |
Cash payments for capital assets, excluding spectrum licences |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:PurchaseOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodWillInvestmentPropertyAndOtherNonCurrentAssetsExcludingSpectrumLicences |
| 160 |
Cash payments for spectrum licences |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:PaymentsForSpectrumLicences |
| 161 |
Cash payments for acquisitions, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:CashPaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNet |
| 162 |
Real estate joint ventures advances |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:RealEstateJointVenturesAdvancesAndContributions |
| 163 |
Real estate joint venture receipts |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:RealEstateJointVentureReceipts |
| 164 |
Proceeds on dispositions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProceedsFromDisposalsOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwillInvestmentPropertyAndOtherNoncurrentAssets |
| 165 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherInflowsOutflowsOfCashClassifiedAsInvestingActivities |
| 166 |
Cash used by investing activities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInInvestingActivities |
| 167 |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract |
| 168 |
Dividends paid to holders of Common Shares |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DividendsPaidClassifiedAsFinancingActivities |
| 169 |
Treasury shares acquired |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:PaymentsToAcquireOrRedeemEntitysShares |
| 170 |
Issue (repayment) of short-term borrowings, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfBorrowingsNetClassifiedAsFinancingActivities |
| 171 |
Long-term debt issued |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProceedsFromNoncurrentBorrowings |
| 172 |
Redemptions and repayment of long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RepaymentsOfNoncurrentBorrowings |
| 173 |
Issue of shares by subsidiary to non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProceedsFromChangesInOwnershipInterestsInSubsidiaries |
| 174 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherInflowsOutflowsOfCashClassifiedAsFinancingActivities |
| 175 |
Cash used by financing activities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInFinancingActivities |
| 176 |
CASH POSITION |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:CashPositionAbstract |
| 177 |
Increase (decrease) in cash and temporary investments, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInCashAndCashEquivalents |
| 178 |
Cash and temporary investments, net, beginning of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalents |
| 179 |
Cash and temporary investments, net, end of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalents |
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10101 - Disclosure - summary of significant accounting policies |
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summary of significant accounting policies |
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10301 - Disclosure - capital structure financial policies |
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10401 - Disclosure - financial instruments |
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10501 - Disclosure - segment information |
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segment information |
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segment information |
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10601 - Disclosure - revenue from contracts with customers |
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revenue from contracts with customers |
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10701 - Disclosure - other operating income |
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10801 - Disclosure - employee benefits expense |
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10901 - Disclosure - financing costs |
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financing costs |
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11001 - Disclosure - income taxes |
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11101 - Disclosure - other comprehensive income |
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other comprehensive income |
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11201 - Disclosure - per share amounts |
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per share amounts |
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per share amounts |
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11301 - Disclosure - dividends per share |
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dividends per share |
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dividends per share |
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11401 - Disclosure - share-based compensation |
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share-based compensation |
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11501 - Disclosure - employee future benefits |
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employee future benefits |
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employee future benefits |
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11601 - Disclosure - restructuring and other costs |
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restructuring and other costs |
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11701 - Disclosure - property, plant and equipment |
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11801 - Disclosure - intangible assets and goodwill |
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11901 - Disclosure - leases |
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leases |
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12001 - Disclosure - other long-term assets |
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other long-term assets |
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12101 - Disclosure - real estate joint ventures |
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real estate joint ventures |
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12201 - Disclosure - short-term borrowings |
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12301 - Disclosure - accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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12401 - Disclosure - advance billings and customer deposits |
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12501 - Disclosure - provisions |
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12601 - Disclosure - long-term debt |
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12701 - Disclosure - other long-term liabilities |
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12801 - Disclosure - Common Share capital |
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12901 - Disclosure - contingent liabilities |
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13001 - Disclosure - related party transactions |
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13101 - Disclosure - additional statement of cash flow information |
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20102 - Disclosure - summary of significant accounting policies (Policies) |
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summary of significant accounting policies |
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Share-based compensation |
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Employee future benefit plans |
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Inventories |
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Investments |
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30103 - Disclosure - summary of significant accounting policies (Tables) |
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summary of significant accounting policies |
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Schedule of useful lives of property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets |
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30203 - Disclosure - accounting policy developments (Tables) |
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accounting policy developments |
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Schedule of impact of IFRS 9 application on carrying amount of portfolio investments |
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30303 - Disclosure - capital structure financial policies (Tables) |
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| 344 |
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capital structure financial policies |
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Disclosure of financial objectives that support the entity's long-term strategy |
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Disclosure of the dividend payout ratio |
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30403 - Disclosure - financial instruments (Tables) |
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financial instruments |
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Schedule of financial instruments, accounting classification and the nature of certain risks to which they may be subject |
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Sensitivity analysis of exposure to market risks |
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ifrs-full:SensitivityAnalysisForEachTypeOfMarketRisk |
| 359 |
Schedule of derivative financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis |
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| 360 |
Schedule of long-term debt amortized cost and fair value |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialLiabilitiesExplanatory |
| 361 |
Schedule of gains and losses, excluding income tax effects, on derivative instruments classified as cash flow hedging items |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInformationAboutAmountsThatAffectedStatementOfComprehensiveIncomeAsResultOfHedgeAccountingExplanatory |
| 362 |
Schedule of gains and losses arising from derivative instruments classified as held for trading |
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| 363 |
30503 - Disclosure - segment information (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureSegmentInformationTables |
| 364 |
Implied Table |
Table |
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implied:Table |
| 365 |
segment information |
Abstract |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOperatingSegmentsAbstract |
| 366 |
Reconciliation of revenue and income before income taxes by segment |
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tu:DisclosureOfOperatingSegmentsReconciliationExplanatory |
| 367 |
30603 - Disclosure - revenue from contracts with customers (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureRevenueFromContractsWithCustomersTables |
| 368 |
Implied Table |
Table |
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implied:Table |
| 369 |
revenue from contracts with customers |
Abstract |
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ifrs-full:TradeAndOtherReceivablesAbstract |
| 370 |
Schedule of revenues |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTransactionPriceAllocatedToRemainingPerformanceObligationsExplanatory |
| 371 |
Schedule of accounts receivable |
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tu:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutTradeAndOtherReceivablesTextBlock |
| 372 |
Schedule of contract assets |
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ifrs-full:ExplanationOfSignificantChangesInContractAssetsAndContractLiabilitiesExplanatory |
| 373 |
30703 - Disclosure - other operating income (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureOtherOperatingIncomeTables |
| 374 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
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implied:Table |
| 375 |
other operating income |
Abstract |
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tu:OtherOperatingIncomeAbstract |
| 376 |
Schedule of other operating income |
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tu:ScheduleOfOtherOperatingIncomeTextBlock |
| 377 |
30803 - Disclosure - employee benefits expense (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeBenefitsExpenseTables |
| 378 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
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implied:Table |
| 379 |
employee benefits expense |
Abstract |
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ifrs-full:ClassesOfEmployeeBenefitsExpenseAbstract |
| 380 |
Schedule of employee benefit expenses |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInformationAboutEmployeesExplanatory |
| 381 |
30903 - Disclosure - financing costs (Tables) |
Network |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureFinancingCostsTables |
| 382 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
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implied:Table |
| 383 |
financing costs |
Abstract |
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tu:FinancingCostsAbstract |
| 384 |
Schedule of financing costs |
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tu:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutFinancingCostsTextBlock |
| 385 |
31003 - Disclosure - income taxes (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesTables |
| 386 |
Implied Table |
Table |
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implied:Table |
| 387 |
income taxes |
Abstract |
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ifrs-full:MajorComponentsOfTaxExpenseIncomeAbstract |
| 388 |
Expense composition |
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tu:IfrsScheduleOfComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitTableTextBlock |
| 389 |
Rate reconciliations |
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For Period |
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tu:IfrsScheduleOfEffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTableTextBlock |
| 390 |
Temporary differences |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDeferredTaxesExplanatory |
| 391 |
31103 - Disclosure - other comprehensive income (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureOtherComprehensiveIncomeTables |
| 392 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
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implied:Table |
| 393 |
other comprehensive income |
Abstract |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfAnalysisOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeByItemAbstract |
| 394 |
Schedule of other comprehensive income |
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tu:DisclosureOfAnalysisOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeByItemExplanatoryTableTextBlock |
| 395 |
31203 - Disclosure - per share amounts (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosurePerShareAmountsTables |
| 396 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
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implied:Table |
| 397 |
per share amounts |
Abstract |
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tu:PerShareAmountsAbstract |
| 398 |
Reconciliation of the denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations |
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ifrs-full:EarningsPerShareExplanatory |
| 399 |
31303 - Disclosure - dividends per share (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureDividendsPerShareTables |
| 400 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 401 |
dividends per share |
Abstract |
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tu:DividendsPerShareAbstract |
| 402 |
Dividends per share |
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tu:IfrsDividendsDeclaredTableTextBlock |
| 403 |
31403 - Disclosure - share-based compensation (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureShareBasedCompensationTables |
| 404 |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [Table] |
Table |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementTable |
| 405 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
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ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 406 |
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ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 407 |
TELUS Corporation restricted stock units |
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| 408 |
TELUS International (Cda) Inc. restricted stock units |
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tu:TelusInternationalCdaIncRestrictedStockUnitsMember |
| 409 |
TELUS Corporation share options |
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tu:TelusCorporationShareOptionsMember |
| 410 |
TELUS International (Cda) Inc. share options |
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tu:TelusInternationalCdaIncShareOptionsMember |
| 411 |
share-based compensation |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementLineItems |
| 412 |
Details of share-based compensation expense |
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ifrs-full:ExplanationOfEffectOfSharebasedPaymentsOnProfitOrLoss |
| 413 |
Disclosure of restricted stocks units |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNumberAndWeightedAverageExercisePricesOfOtherEquityInstrumentsExplanatory |
| 414 |
Disclosure of stock options |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNumberAndWeightedAverageExercisePricesOfShareOptionsExplanatory |
| 415 |
31503 - Disclosure - employee future benefits (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsTables |
| 416 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 417 |
employee future benefits |
Abstract |
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tu:EmployeeFutureBenefitsAbstract |
| 418 |
Schedule of defined benefit pension plans funded status |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetExplanatory |
| 419 |
Schedule of defined benefit pension plan expense (recovery) |
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tu:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlanExpenseTableTextBlock |
| 420 |
Summary of fair value measurements of our defined benefit pension plan assets |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueOfPlanAssetsExplanatory |
| 421 |
Schedule of estimated future benefit payments from our defined benefit pension plans |
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tu:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlanFutureBenefitPaymentsTableTextBlock |
| 422 |
Schedule of defined benefit pension plans' target asset allocations and actual asset allocations |
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tu:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPensionPlanAssetAllocationsTableTextBlock |
| 423 |
Summary of significant weighted average actuarial assumptions in measuring defined benefit obligations and the sensitivity of key assumptions |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSensitivityAnalysisForActuarialAssumptionsExplanatory |
| 424 |
Schedule of defined contribution pension plan expense |
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tu:DisclosureOfDefinedContributionPensionPlanExpenseTableTextBlock |
| 425 |
31603 - Disclosure - restructuring and other costs (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureRestructuringAndOtherCostsTables |
| 426 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
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implied:Table |
| 427 |
restructuring and other costs |
Abstract |
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tu:DisclosureOfRestructuringAndOtherCostsAbstract |
| 428 |
Schedule of restructuring and other costs presented in the Consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income |
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tu:ScheduleOfRestructuringAndOtherCostsExplanatory |
| 429 |
31703 - Disclosure - property, plant and equipment (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosurePropertyPlantAndEquipmentTables |
| 430 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
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implied:Table |
| 431 |
property, plant and equipment |
Abstract |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract |
| 432 |
Schedule of property, plant and equipment |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutPropertyPlantAndEquipmentExplanatory |
| 433 |
31803 - Disclosure - intangible assets and goodwill (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillTables |
| 434 |
Implied Table |
Table |
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| 435 |
intangible assets and goodwill |
Abstract |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfIntangibleAssetsAbstract |
| 436 |
Schedule of intangible assets and goodwill |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfChangesInIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillExplanatory |
| 437 |
Summary of acquisition-date fair values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBusinessCombinationsExplanatory |
| 438 |
Summary of pro forma information of business acquisition operating results |
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tu:DisclosureOfBusinessAcquisitionProFormaInformationTableTextBlock |
| 439 |
Schedule of carrying values of intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill |
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tu:DisclosureOfCarryingValueIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillTextBlock |
| 440 |
31903 - Disclosure - leases (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureLeasesTables |
| 441 |
Implied Table |
Table |
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implied:Table |
| 442 |
leases |
Abstract |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinanceLeaseAndOperatingLeaseByLesseeAbstract |
| 443 |
Minimum lease payments under operating leases |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinanceLeaseAndOperatingLeaseByLesseeExplanatory |
| 444 |
32003 - Disclosure - other long-term assets (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureOtherLongTermAssetsTables |
| 445 |
Implied Table |
Table |
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implied:Table |
| 446 |
other long-term assets |
Abstract |
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tu:OtherNoncurrentAssetsAbstract |
| 447 |
Schedule of other long-term assets |
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tu:ScheduleOfOtherLongTermAssetsTextBlock |
| 448 |
Schedule of costs incurred to obtain and fulfill contracts with customers |
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tu:DisclosureOfAssetsRecognisedFromCostsToObtainOrFulfillContractsWithCustomersTextBlock |
| 449 |
32103 - Disclosure - real estate joint ventures (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureRealEstateJointVenturesTables |
| 450 |
Implied Table |
Table |
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| 451 |
real estate joint ventures |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfJointVenturesAbstract |
| 452 |
Schedule of real estate joint ventures financial information |
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tu:DisclosureOfRealEstateJointVenturesFinancialInformationExplanatory |
| 453 |
Schedule of joint ventures investment activity |
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tu:DisclosureOfJointVenturesInvestmentActivityExplanatoryTextBlock |
| 454 |
Schedule of construction credit facility |
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tu:DisclosureOfConstructionCreditFacilityTextBlock |
| 455 |
32303 - Disclosure - accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesTables |
| 456 |
Implied Table |
Table |
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| 457 |
accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
Abstract |
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ifrs-full:TradeAndOtherPayablesAbstract |
| 458 |
Schedule of accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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tu:DisclosureOfTradeAndOtherPayables |
| 459 |
32403 - Disclosure - advance billings and customer deposits (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAdvanceBillingsAndCustomerDepositsTables |
| 460 |
Implied Table |
Table |
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implied:Table |
| 461 |
advance billings and customer deposits |
Abstract |
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tu:AdvanceBillingsAndCustomerDepositsAbstract |
| 462 |
Disclosure of advance billings and customer accounts |
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tu:TabularDisclosureOfAdvanceBillingsAndCustomerDeposits |
| 463 |
Schedule of changes in contract liabilities |
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tu:ExplanationOfSignificantChangesInContractLiabilitiesTableTextBlock |
| 464 |
32503 - Disclosure - provisions (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureProvisionsTables |
| 465 |
Implied Table |
Table |
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implied:Table |
| 466 |
provisions |
Abstract |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOtherProvisionsAbstract |
| 467 |
Schedule of other provisions |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOtherProvisionsExplanatory |
| 468 |
32603 - Disclosure - long-term debt (Tables) |
Network |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureLongTermDebtTables |
| 469 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] |
Table |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsTable |
| 470 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
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ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 471 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
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| 472 |
TELUS Corporation notes |
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| 473 |
TELUS Corporation credit facility |
Member |
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tu:TelusCorporationCreditFacilityMember |
| 474 |
TELUS Communications Inc. debentures |
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| 475 |
TELUS International (Cda) Inc. credit facility |
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tu:TelusInternationalCdaInc.CreditFacilityMember |
| 476 |
long-term debt |
LineItems |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsLineItems |
| 477 |
Schedule of details of long-term debt |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsExplanatory |
| 478 |
Schedule of long-term debt maturities |
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tu:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutLongTermDebtMaturitiesTableTextBlock |
| 479 |
32703 - Disclosure - other long-term liabilities (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureOtherLongTermLiabilitiesTables |
| 480 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
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implied:Table |
| 481 |
other long-term liabilities |
Abstract |
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ifrs-full:MiscellaneousNoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 482 |
Schedule of other long-term liabilities |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOtherNoncurrentLiabilitiesExplanatory |
| 483 |
32803 - Disclosure - Common Share capital (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureCommonShareCapitalTables |
| 484 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
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implied:Table |
| 485 |
Common Share capital |
Abstract |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalAbstract |
| 486 |
Schedule of authorized share capital |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalExplanatory |
| 487 |
33003 - Disclosure - related party transactions (Tables) |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureRelatedPartyTransactionsTables |
| 488 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 489 |
related party transactions |
Abstract |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTransactionsBetweenRelatedPartiesAbstract |
| 490 |
Summary of transactions with key management personnel |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInformationAboutKeyManagementPersonnelExplanatory |
| 491 |
33103 - Disclosure - additional statement of cash flow information (Tables) |
Network |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAdditionalStatementOfCashFlowInformationTables |
| 492 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
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implied:Table |
| 493 |
additional statement of cash flow information |
Abstract |
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tu:DisclosureOfAdditionalStatementOfCashFlowInformationAbstract |
| 494 |
Schedule of operating activities, investing activities and financing activities |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
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tu:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutOperatingActivitiesAndInvestingActivitiesTextBlock |
| 495 |
Schedule of changes in liabilities arising from financing activities |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
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tu:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutChangesInLiabilitiesArisingFromFinancingActivitiesTextBlock |
| 496 |
40101 - Disclosure - summary of significant accounting policies - Other (Details) |
Network |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureSummaryOfSignificantAccountingPoliciesOtherDetails |
| 497 |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [table] |
Table |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSignificantInvestmentsInSubsidiariesTable |
| 498 |
Subsidiaries [axis] |
Axis |
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ifrs-full:SignificantInvestmentsInSubsidiariesAxis |
| 499 |
Entity's total for subsidiaries [member] |
Member |
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ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForSubsidiariesMember |
| 500 |
TELUS Communications Inc. |
Member |
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tu:TelusCommunicationIncMember |
| 501 |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items] |
LineItems |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSignificantInvestmentsInSubsidiariesLineItems |
| 502 |
Consolidation |
Abstract |
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tu:ConsolidationAbstract |
| 503 |
Percent ownership |
Concept (Percent) |
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ifrs-full:ProportionOfOwnershipInterestInSubsidiary |
| 504 |
40102 - Disclosure - summary of significant accounting policies - Useful lives property, plant and equipment (Details) |
Network |
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http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureSummaryOfSignificantAccountingPoliciesUsefulLivesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentDetails |
| 505 |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [table] |
Table |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable |
| 506 |
Classes of property, plant and equipment [axis] |
Axis |
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ifrs-full:ClassesOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentAxis |
| 507 |
Property, plant and equipment [member] |
Member |
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ifrs-full:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentMember |
| 508 |
Outside plant |
Member |
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tu:OutsidePlantMember |
| 509 |
Inside plant |
Member |
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tu:InsidePlantMember |
| 510 |
Wireless site equipment |
Member |
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| 511 |
Other |
Member |
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ifrs-full:OtherPropertyPlantAndEquipmentMember |
| 512 |
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Axis |
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ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 513 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
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ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 514 |
Minimum |
Member |
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ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 515 |
Maximum |
Member |
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ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 516 |
Useful Lives of Property, Plant, and Equipment |
LineItems |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems |
| 517 |
Useful lives |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
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tu:UsefulLivesPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 518 |
Composite depreciation rate |
Concept (Percent) |
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tu:CompositeDepreciationRate |
| 519 |
40103 - Disclosure - summary of significant accounting policies - Useful lives intangible assets (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureSummaryOfSignificantAccountingPoliciesUsefulLivesIntangibleAssetsDetails |
| 520 |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [table] |
Table |
* |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfIntangibleAssetsTable |
| 521 |
Classes of intangible assets other than goodwill [axis] |
Axis |
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ifrs-full:ClassesOfIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwillAxis |
| 522 |
Total intangible assets |
Member |
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ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwillMember |
| 523 |
Wireline subscriber base |
Member |
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tu:WirelineSubscriberBaseMember |
| 524 |
Customer contracts and related customer relationships |
Member |
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| 525 |
Software |
Member |
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ifrs-full:ComputerSoftwareMember |
| 526 |
Access to rights-of-way and other |
Member |
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ifrs-full:OtherIntangibleAssetsMember |
| 527 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
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ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 528 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
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ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 529 |
Minimum |
Member |
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ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 530 |
Maximum |
Member |
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ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 531 |
Useful Lives of Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill |
LineItems |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfIntangibleAssetsLineItems |
| 532 |
Estimated useful lives of purchased intangible assets other than goodwill |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
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tu:UsefulLivesIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 533 |
40104 - Disclosure - summary of significant accounting policies - Inventories (Details) |
Network |
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* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureSummaryOfSignificantAccountingPoliciesInventoriesDetails |
| 534 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 535 |
summary of significant accounting policies |
Abstract |
|
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tu:SignificantAccountingPoliciesAbstract |
| 536 |
Inventory |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:InventoryAbstract |
| 537 |
Wireless handsets, parts and accessories |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:InventoryWirelessHandsetsPartsAccessories |
| 538 |
Costs of goods sold |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CostOfSales |
| 539 |
40201 - Disclosure - accounting policy developments - Impacts of application of IFRS 9 on carrying amount of portfolio investments (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAccountingPolicyDevelopmentsImpactsOfApplicationOfIfrs9OnCarryingAmountOfPortfolioInvestmentsDetails |
| 540 |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInitialApplicationOfStandardsOrInterpretationsTable |
| 541 |
Categories of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 542 |
Financial assets, category [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsCategoryMember |
| 543 |
Available-for-sale financial assets |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAvailableforsaleCategoryMember |
| 544 |
Fair value through net income |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossCategoryMember |
| 545 |
Fair value through other comprehensive income |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAtFairValueThroughOtherComprehensiveIncomeCategoryMember |
| 546 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 547 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 548 |
Financial assets at fair value |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAtFairValueMember |
| 549 |
Retrospective application and retrospective restatement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetrospectiveApplicationAndRetrospectiveRestatementAxis |
| 550 |
Currently stated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RestatedMember |
| 551 |
As previously reported |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PreviouslyStatedMember |
| 552 |
IFRS 9 effects |
Member |
|
|
tu:IncreaseDecreaseDueToApplicationOfIfrs9Member |
| 553 |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInitialApplicationOfStandardsOrInterpretationsLineItems |
| 554 |
Assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialAssets |
| 555 |
Portfolio investments accounted for at fair value through net income that have been adjusted to retained earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:FinancialAssetsClassifiedAsMeasuredAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossAdjustedToRetainedEarnings |
| 556 |
Income tax on portfolio investments accounted for at fair value adjusted to retained earnings |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:IncomeTaxOnClassificationOfFinancialAssetsMeasuredAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLoss |
| 557 |
40202 - Disclosure - accounting policy developments - Impacts of application of IFRS 16 on consolidated statements of financial position (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAccountingPolicyDevelopmentsImpactsOfApplicationOfIfrs16OnConsolidatedStatementsOfFinancialPositionDetails |
| 558 |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInitialApplicationOfStandardsOrInterpretationsTable |
| 559 |
Retrospective application and retrospective restatement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetrospectiveApplicationAndRetrospectiveRestatementAxis |
| 560 |
Currently stated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RestatedMember |
| 561 |
IFRS 16 effects |
Member |
|
|
tu:IncreaseDecreaseDueToApplicationOfIfrs16Member |
| 562 |
Pro forma |
Member |
|
|
tu:ProFormaIncludingEffectsOfIfrs16Member |
| 563 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 564 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 565 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 566 |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInitialApplicationOfStandardsOrInterpretationsLineItems |
| 567 |
Non-current assets |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:NoncurrentAssetsAbstract |
| 568 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 569 |
Current liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 570 |
Provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentProvisions |
| 571 |
Current maturities of long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentPortionOfLongtermBorrowings |
| 572 |
Non-current liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 573 |
Provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentProvisions |
| 574 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LongtermBorrowings |
| 575 |
Other long-term liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherNoncurrentLiabilities |
| 576 |
Deferred income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxLiabilities |
| 577 |
Owners' equity |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityAbstract |
| 578 |
Retained earnings |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RetainedEarnings |
| 579 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 580 |
Non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncontrollingInterests |
| 581 |
Weighted-average discount rate reflected in the lease liability recognized on transition |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:WeightedAverageDiscountRateReflectedInLeaseLiabilityRecognizedOnTransition |
| 582 |
Impact from discounting minimum lease payments (as a percent) |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:PercentImpactOfDiscountingMinimumLeasePaymentsOnDifferenceBetweenTotalMinimumLeasePaymentsAndAdditionsToLongTermDebt |
| 583 |
Impact from including payments for leases that commence subsequent to December 31, 2018 (as a percent) |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:PercentImpactOfMinimumLeasePaymentsCommencingSubsequentOnDifferenceBetweenTotalMinimumLeasePaymentsAndAdditionsToLongTermDebt |
| 584 |
40203 - Disclosure - accounting policy developments - Impacts of application of IFRS 15, Consolidated statements of financial position (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAccountingPolicyDevelopmentsImpactsOfApplicationOfIfrs15ConsolidatedStatementsOfFinancialPositionDetails |
| 585 |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInitialApplicationOfStandardsOrInterpretationsTable |
| 586 |
Retrospective application and retrospective restatement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetrospectiveApplicationAndRetrospectiveRestatementAxis |
| 587 |
Currently stated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RestatedMember |
| 588 |
Excluding effects of IFRS 15 |
Member |
|
|
tu:ExcludingEffectsOfIfrs15Member |
| 589 |
IFRS 15 effects |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseDueToApplicationOfIFRS15Member |
| 590 |
Allocation of transaction price (affecting timing of revenue recognition) |
Member |
|
|
tu:AllocationOfTransactionPriceMember |
| 591 |
Costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer |
Member |
|
|
tu:CostsIncurredToObtainOrFulfillContractWithCustomerMember |
| 592 |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInitialApplicationOfStandardsOrInterpretationsLineItems |
| 593 |
Consolidated statements of financial position |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:StatementOfFinancialPositionAbstract |
| 594 |
ASSETS |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AssetsAbstract |
| 595 |
Current assets |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrentAssetsAbstract |
| 596 |
Cash and temporary investments, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalents |
| 597 |
Accounts receivable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:TradeAndOtherCurrentReceivables |
| 598 |
Income and other taxes receivable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentTaxAssetsCurrent |
| 599 |
Inventories |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Merchandise |
| 600 |
Contract assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentContractAssets |
| 601 |
Prepaid expenses |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentPrepayments |
| 602 |
Current derivative assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentDerivativeFinancialAssets |
| 603 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentAssets |
| 604 |
Non-current assets |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:NoncurrentAssetsAbstract |
| 605 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 606 |
Intangible assets, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 607 |
Goodwill, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Goodwill |
| 608 |
Contract assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentContractAssets |
| 609 |
Other long-term assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherNoncurrentAssets |
| 610 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentAssets |
| 611 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Assets |
| 612 |
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityAndLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 613 |
Current liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 614 |
Short-term borrowings |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ShorttermBorrowings |
| 615 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:TradeAndOtherCurrentPayables |
| 616 |
Income and other taxes payable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentTaxLiabilitiesCurrent |
| 617 |
Dividends payable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentDividendPayables |
| 618 |
Advance billings and customer deposits |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:AdvanceBillingsAndCustomerDeposits |
| 619 |
Provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentProvisions |
| 620 |
Current maturities of long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentPortionOfLongtermBorrowings |
| 621 |
Current derivative liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentDerivativeFinancialLiabilities |
| 622 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentLiabilities |
| 623 |
Non-current liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 624 |
Provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentProvisions |
| 625 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LongtermBorrowings |
| 626 |
Other long-term liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherNoncurrentLiabilities |
| 627 |
Deferred income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxLiabilities |
| 628 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentLiabilities |
| 629 |
Liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Liabilities |
| 630 |
Owners' equity |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityAbstract |
| 631 |
Common equity |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 632 |
Non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncontrollingInterests |
| 633 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Equity |
| 634 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EquityAndLiabilities |
| 635 |
40204 - Disclosure - accounting policy developments - Impacts of application of IFRS 15, Consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAccountingPolicyDevelopmentsImpactsOfApplicationOfIfrs15ConsolidatedStatementsOfIncomeAndOtherComprehensiveIncomeDetails |
| 636 |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInitialApplicationOfStandardsOrInterpretationsTable |
| 637 |
Retrospective application and retrospective restatement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetrospectiveApplicationAndRetrospectiveRestatementAxis |
| 638 |
Currently stated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RestatedMember |
| 639 |
Excluding effects of IFRS 15 |
Member |
|
|
tu:ExcludingEffectsOfIfrs15Member |
| 640 |
IFRS 15 effects |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseDueToApplicationOfIFRS15Member |
| 641 |
Allocation of transaction price (affecting timing of revenue recognition) |
Member |
|
|
tu:AllocationOfTransactionPriceMember |
| 642 |
Costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer |
Member |
|
|
tu:CostsIncurredToObtainOrFulfillContractWithCustomerMember |
| 643 |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInitialApplicationOfStandardsOrInterpretationsLineItems |
| 644 |
Consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeAbstract |
| 645 |
OPERATING REVENUES |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:OperatingRevenueAbstract |
| 646 |
Service |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevenueFromRenderingOfTelecommunicationServices |
| 647 |
Equipment |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevenueFromSaleOfGoods |
| 648 |
Revenues arising from contracts with customers |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevenueFromContractsWithCustomers |
| 649 |
Other operating income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherRevenue |
| 650 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Revenue |
| 651 |
OPERATING EXPENSES |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ExpenseByNatureAbstract |
| 652 |
Goods and services purchased |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:GoodsAndServicesPurchased |
| 653 |
Employee benefits expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:EmployeeBenefitsExpense |
| 654 |
Depreciation |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DepreciationPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 655 |
Amortization of intangible assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:AmortisationIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 656 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OperatingExpense |
| 657 |
OPERATING INCOME |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossFromOperatingActivities |
| 658 |
Financing costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinanceCosts |
| 659 |
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossBeforeTax |
| 660 |
Income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxExpenseContinuingOperations |
| 661 |
NET INCOME |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 662 |
Other comprehensive income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 663 |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncome |
| 664 |
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToAbstract |
| 665 |
Common Shares |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 666 |
Non-controlling interest |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests |
| 667 |
NET INCOME |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 668 |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToAbstract |
| 669 |
Common Shares |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 670 |
Non-controlling interest |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests |
| 671 |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncome |
| 672 |
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EarningsPerShareAbstract |
| 673 |
Basic |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:BasicEarningsLossPerShare |
| 674 |
Diluted |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DilutedEarningsLossPerShare |
| 675 |
40205 - Disclosure - accounting policy developments - Impacts of application of IFRS 15, Consolidated statement of cash flows (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAccountingPolicyDevelopmentsImpactsOfApplicationOfIfrs15ConsolidatedStatementOfCashFlowsDetails |
| 676 |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInitialApplicationOfStandardsOrInterpretationsTable |
| 677 |
Retrospective application and retrospective restatement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetrospectiveApplicationAndRetrospectiveRestatementAxis |
| 678 |
Currently stated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RestatedMember |
| 679 |
Excluding effects of IFRS 15 |
Member |
|
|
tu:ExcludingEffectsOfIfrs15Member |
| 680 |
IFRS 15 effects |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseDueToApplicationOfIFRS15Member |
| 681 |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInitialApplicationOfStandardsOrInterpretationsLineItems |
| 682 |
Consolidated statements of cash flows |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:StatementOfCashFlowsAbstract |
| 683 |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract |
| 684 |
Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 685 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForReconcileProfitLossAbstract |
| 686 |
Depreciation and amortization |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForDepreciationAndAmortisationExpense |
| 687 |
Deferred income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForDeferredTaxExpense |
| 688 |
Share-based compensation expense, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForSharebasedPayments |
| 689 |
Net employee defined benefit plans expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:PensionAndOtherDefinedBenefitsExpense |
| 690 |
Employer contributions to employee defined benefit plans |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:PaymentsToSuppliersForGoodsAndServicesAndToAndOnBehalfOfEmployees |
| 691 |
Non-current contract assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:AdjustmentsForDecreaseIncreaseInContractAssetsNoncurrent |
| 692 |
Income from equity accounted investments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForUndistributedProfitsOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethod |
| 693 |
Shares settled from Treasury |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:TreasurySharesSettled |
| 694 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherAdjustmentsToReconcileProfitLoss |
| 695 |
Net change in non-cash operating working capital |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInWorkingCapital |
| 696 |
Cash provided by operating activities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInOperatingActivities |
| 697 |
Change arising from designation of financial assets as being accounted for at fair value through net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:ReclassificationOfFinancialAssetsOutOfMeasuredAtAmortisedCostIntoMeasuredAtFairValue |
| 698 |
Change arising from designation of financial assets as being accounted for at fair value through other comprehensive income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:ReclassificationOfFinancialAssetsOutOfMeasuredAtAmortisedCostIntoMeasuredAtFairValueThroughOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 699 |
40301 - Disclosure - capital structure financial policies (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureCapitalStructureFinancialPoliciesDetails |
| 700 |
Disclosure of objectives, policies and processes for managing capital [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfObjectivesPoliciesAndProcessesForManagingCapitalTable |
| 701 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 702 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 703 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 704 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 705 |
Components of debt and coverage ratios |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfObjectivesPoliciesAndProcessesForManagingCapitalLineItems |
| 706 |
Net debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NetDebt |
| 707 |
EBITDA - excluding restructuring and other costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:EarningsBeforeInterestTaxesDepreciationAndAmortizationExcludingRestructuringAndOtherCosts |
| 708 |
Net interest cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:NetInterestCost |
| 709 |
Debt ratio |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:DebtRatioAbstract |
| 710 |
Net debt to EBITDA - excluding restructuring and other costs ratio |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:NetDebtToEbitdaExcludingRestructuringAndOtherCostsRatio |
| 711 |
Target Net debt to EBITDA - excluding restructuring and other costs |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:NetDebtToEbitdaExcludingRestructuringAndOtherCostsRatioTarget |
| 712 |
Net debt to operating cash flow ratio maximum |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:NetDebtToOperatingCashFlowMaximumRatio |
| 713 |
Coverage ratios |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:CoverageRatiosAbstract |
| 714 |
Earnings coverage ratio |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:EarningsCoverageRatio |
| 715 |
EBITDA - excluding restructuring and other costs interest coverage ratio |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:EarningsBeforeInterestTaxesDepreciationAndAmortizationExcludingRestructuringAndOtherCostsInterestCoverageRatio |
| 716 |
Calculation of net debt |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:CalculationOfNetDebtAbstract |
| 717 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:LongTermBorrowingsCurrentAndNonCurrent |
| 718 |
Debt issuance costs netted against long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:DebtIssuanceCostsNettedAgainstLongTermDebt |
| 719 |
Derivative (assets) liabilities, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:NetDerivativeFinancialLiabilitiesAssetsNet |
| 720 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income amounts arising from financial instruments used to manage interest rate and currency risks associated with U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt excluding tax effects |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomePreTaxInterestRateAndCurrencyHedgesOnUSDLongTermDebt |
| 721 |
Cash and temporary investments, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalents |
| 722 |
Short-term borrowings |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ShorttermBorrowings |
| 723 |
Net debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NetDebt |
| 724 |
Calculation of EBITDA - excluding restructuring and other costs |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:CalculationOfEbitdaExcludingRestructuringAndOtherCostsAbstract |
| 725 |
EBITDA |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:EarningsBeforeInterestTaxesDepreciationAndAmortization |
| 726 |
Restructuring and other costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:RestructuringAndOtherCosts |
| 727 |
EBITDA - excluding restructuring and other costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:EarningsBeforeInterestTaxesDepreciationAndAmortizationExcludingRestructuringAndOtherCosts |
| 728 |
Changes in debt and coverage ratios |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:ChangesInDebtAndCoverageRatiosAbstract |
| 729 |
Net debt to EBITDA - excluding restructuring and other costs ratio |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:NetDebtToEbitdaExcludingRestructuringAndOtherCostsRatio |
| 730 |
Earnings Coverage Ratio |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:EarningsCoverageRatio |
| 731 |
Increase (decrease) in earnings coverage ratio due to an (increase) decrease in borrowing costs |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:IncreaseDecreaseEarningsCoverageRatioDueToChangeInBorrowingCosts |
| 732 |
Increase (decrease) in earnings coverage ratio due to an increase (decrease) in income before borrowing costs and income taxes |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:IncreaseDecreaseEarningsCoverageRatioDueToChangeInIncomeBeforeBorrowingCostsAndIncomeTaxes |
| 733 |
EBITDA - excluding restructuring and other costs interest coverage ratio |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:EarningsBeforeInterestTaxesDepreciationAndAmortizationExcludingRestructuringAndOtherCostsInterestCoverageRatio |
| 734 |
Increase (decrease) in EBITDA - excluding restructuring and other costs interest coverage ratio due to an increase (decrease) in EBITDA |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:IncreaseDecreaseEbitdaExcludingRestructuringAndOtherCostsInterestCoverageRatioDueToChangeInEbitda |
| 735 |
Increase (decrease) in EBITDA - excluding restructuring and other costs interest coverage ratio due to an (increase) decrease in net interest costs |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:IncreaseDecreaseEbitdaExcludingRestructuringAndOtherCostsInterestCoverageRatioDueToChangeInNetInterestCosts |
| 736 |
Dividend payout ratio |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:DividendPayoutRatioAbstract |
| 737 |
Dividend payout ratio, (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:DividendPayOutRatio |
| 738 |
Dividend payout ratio of adjusted net earnings, (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:DividendPayoutRatioAdjustedNetEarnings |
| 739 |
Target dividend payout ratio, (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:DividendPayOutRatioTarget |
| 740 |
Calculation of adjusted net earnings attributable to Common Shares |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:CalculationOfAdjustedNetEarningsAttributableToCommonSharesAbstract |
| 741 |
Net income attributable to Common Shares |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 742 |
Gain and net equity income related to real estate redevelopment project, after income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:GainAndNetEquityIncomeRealEstateDevelopmentAfterTax |
| 743 |
Business combination-related provisions, after income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:BusinessAcquisitionRelatedProvisionAfterTax |
| 744 |
Income tax-related adjustments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IncomeTaxRelatedAdjustmentsToNetIncomeAttributableToCommonShares |
| 745 |
Long-term debt prepayment premium, after income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:LongTermDebtPrepaymentPremiumAfterIncomeTaxes |
| 746 |
Initial and committed donation to TELUS Future Friendly Foundation, after income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:InitialAndCommittedDonationToTelusFutureFriendlyFoundationAfterIncomeTaxes |
| 747 |
Adjusted net earnings attributable to Common Shares |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:AdjustedNetEarningsAttributableToCommonShares |
| 748 |
40401 - Disclosure - financial instruments - Credit risk (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureFinancialInstrumentsCreditRiskDetails |
| 749 |
Disclosure of financial assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialAssetsTable |
| 750 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 751 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 752 |
Cash and temporary investments, net |
Member |
|
|
tu:CashAndTemporaryInvestmentsNetMember |
| 753 |
Customer accounts receivable |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TradeReceivablesMember |
| 754 |
Contract assets |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ContractAssetsMember |
| 755 |
Derivatives |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DerivativesMember |
| 756 |
Credit risk |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialAssetsLineItems |
| 757 |
Maximum exposure (excluding income tax effects) to credit risk |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:MaximumExposureToCreditRisk |
| 758 |
40402 - Disclosure - financial instruments - Accounts receivable (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureFinancialInstrumentsAccountsReceivableDetails |
| 759 |
Disclosure of financial assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialAssetsTable |
| 760 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 761 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 762 |
Customer accounts receivable |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TradeReceivablesMember |
| 763 |
Past billing date status [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
tu:PastBillingDateStatusAxis |
| 764 |
Past billing date status [Member] |
Member |
|
|
tu:PastBillingDateStatusMember |
| 765 |
Less than 30 days past billing date |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrentMember |
| 766 |
30-60 days past billing date |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneMonthAndNotLaterThanTwoMonthsMember |
| 767 |
61-90 days past billing date |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanTwoMonthsAndNotLaterThanThreeMonthsMember |
| 768 |
More than 90 days past billing date |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanThreeMonthsMember |
| 769 |
Carrying amount, accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment and gross carrying amount [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CarryingAmountAccumulatedDepreciationAmortisationAndImpairmentAndGrossCarryingAmountAxis |
| 770 |
Carrying amount [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CarryingAmountMember |
| 771 |
Cost/Gross amount |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GrossCarryingAmountMember |
| 772 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccumulatedImpairmentMember |
| 773 |
Credit risk |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialAssetsLineItems |
| 774 |
Weighted average age of receivables |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:WeightedAverageAgeOfReceivables |
| 775 |
Weighted average age of past-due receivables |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:WeightedAverageAgeOfPastDueReceivables |
| 776 |
Receivable account balances |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialAssets |
| 777 |
Written off amounts charged to allowance for doubtful accounts still subject to enforcement |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:WrittenOffAmountsChargedToAllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsFinancialAssetsStillSubjectToEnforcement |
| 778 |
Summary of activity related to allowance for doubtful accounts |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ReconciliationOfChangesInAllowanceAccountForCreditLossesOfFinancialAssetsAbstract |
| 779 |
Balance, beginning of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialAssets |
| 780 |
Additions (doubtful accounts expense) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseThroughOriginationOrPurchaseFinancialAssets |
| 781 |
Accounts written off, net of recoveries |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DecreaseThroughWriteoffFinancialAssets |
| 782 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughForeignExchangeAndOtherMovementsFinancialAssets |
| 783 |
Balance, end of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialAssets |
| 784 |
40403 - Disclosure - financial instruments - Contract assets (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureFinancialInstrumentsContractAssetsDetails |
| 785 |
Disclosure of financial assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialAssetsTable |
| 786 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 787 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 788 |
The twelve month period ending one year hence |
Member |
|
|
tu:TwelveMonthPeriodEndingOneYearHenceMember |
| 789 |
The twelve month period ending two years hence |
Member |
|
|
tu:TwelveMonthPeriodEndingTwoYearsHenceMember |
| 790 |
Thereafter |
Member |
|
|
tu:LaterThanTwelveMonthPeriodEndingTwoYearsHenceMember |
| 791 |
Carrying amount, accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment and gross carrying amount [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CarryingAmountAccumulatedDepreciationAmortisationAndImpairmentAndGrossCarryingAmountAxis |
| 792 |
Carrying amount [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CarryingAmountMember |
| 793 |
Cost/Gross amount |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GrossCarryingAmountMember |
| 794 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccumulatedImpairmentMember |
| 795 |
Credit risk |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialAssetsLineItems |
| 796 |
Contract assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ContractAssets |
| 797 |
Summary of activity related to allowance for doubtful accounts |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ReconciliationOfChangesInAllowanceAccountForCreditLossesOfFinancialAssetsAbstract |
| 798 |
Balance, beginning of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialAssets |
| 799 |
Additions (impairment expense) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseThroughOriginationOrPurchaseFinancialAssets |
| 800 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughForeignExchangeAndOtherMovementsFinancialAssets |
| 801 |
Balance, end of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialAssets |
| 802 |
40404 - Disclosure - financial instruments - Liquidity risk (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureFinancialInstrumentsLiquidityRiskDetails |
| 803 |
Disclosure of financial liabilities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialLiabilitiesTable |
| 804 |
Classes of financial liabilities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialLiabilitiesAxis |
| 805 |
Financial liabilities, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialLiabilitiesMember |
| 806 |
Debt or equity securities pursuant to a shelf prospectus expiring June, 2020 |
Member |
|
|
tu:DebtAndEquitySecuritiesShelfProspectusOneMember |
| 807 |
Debt or equity securities pursuant to a shelf prospectus expiring April, 2018 |
Member |
|
|
tu:DebtAndEquitySecuritiesShelfProspectusTwoMember |
| 808 |
Non-interest bearing financial liabilities |
Member |
|
|
tu:NonInterestBearingFinancialLiabilitiesMember |
| 809 |
Short-term borrowings |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ShorttermBorrowingsMember |
| 810 |
Construction credit facilities commitment |
Member |
|
|
tu:ConstructionCreditFacilitiesCommitmentMember |
| 811 |
Long-term debt |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LongtermBorrowingsMember |
| 812 |
Finance leases |
Member |
|
|
tu:FinanceLeasesMember |
| 813 |
Currency swap agreement |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrencySwapContractMember |
| 814 |
Composite long-term debt |
Member |
|
|
tu:LongTermDebtNetOfDerivativeImpactMember |
| 815 |
Other |
Member |
|
|
tu:OtherDerivativesMember |
| 816 |
Types of risks [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksAxis |
| 817 |
Risks [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksMember |
| 818 |
Currency risk related to long-term debt |
Member |
|
|
tu:CurrencyRiskLongTermDebtMember |
| 819 |
Currency risk related to foreign currency transactions |
Member |
|
|
tu:CurrencyRiskForeignCurrencyTransactionsMember |
| 820 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 821 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 822 |
First year |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NotLaterThanOneYearMember |
| 823 |
2 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneYearAndNotLaterThanTwoYearsMember |
| 824 |
3 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanTwoYearsAndNotLaterThanThreeYearsMember |
| 825 |
4 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanThreeYearsAndNotLaterThanFourYearsMember |
| 826 |
5 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFourYearsAndNotLaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 827 |
5 years hence and 10 years before |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFiveYearsAndNotLaterThanTenYearsMember |
| 828 |
Thereafter |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanTenYearsMember |
| 829 |
Liquidity risk |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialLiabilitiesLineItems |
| 830 |
Debt or equity securities that may be offered pursuant to a shelf prospectus |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:ShelfProspectusSecuritiesAvailableForIssuance |
| 831 |
Contractual maturities, non-derivative liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NonderivativeFinancialLiabilitiesUndiscountedCashFlows |
| 832 |
Amounts to be exchanged, (Receive) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:ContractualAmountsToBeExchangedInDerivativeFinancialInstrumentForWhichGrossCashFlowsAreExchangedDerivativeReceive |
| 833 |
Amounts to be exchanged, Pay |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ContractualAmountsToBeExchangedInDerivativeFinancialInstrumentForWhichGrossCashFlowsAreExchanged |
| 834 |
Contractual maturities, derivative liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DerivativeFinancialLiabilitiesUndiscountedCashFlows |
| 835 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:NonderivativeAndDerivativeFinancialLiabilitiesUndiscountedCashFlows |
| 836 |
Interest rate on borrowings |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsInterestRate |
| 837 |
40405 - Disclosure - financial instruments - Currency risk (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureFinancialInstrumentsCurrencyRiskDetails |
| 838 |
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNatureAndExtentOfRisksArisingFromFinancialInstrumentsTable |
| 839 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 840 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 841 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 842 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 843 |
Currency [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
srt:CurrencyAxis |
| 844 |
All Currencies [Domain] |
Member |
|
|
currency:AllCurrenciesDomain |
| 845 |
U.S. Dollars |
Member |
|
|
currency:USD |
| 846 |
Currency risk |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutHedgingInstrumentsLineItems |
| 847 |
Exposure to exchange rate fluctuations that is hedged (as a percent) |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:CurrencyRiskManagementExchangeRateHedgedRange |
| 848 |
40406 - Disclosure - financial instruments - Market risks (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureFinancialInstrumentsMarketRisksDetails |
| 849 |
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNatureAndExtentOfRisksArisingFromFinancialInstrumentsTable |
| 850 |
Types of risks [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksAxis |
| 851 |
Risks [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksMember |
| 852 |
Currency risk |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrencyRiskMember |
| 853 |
Interest rate risk |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InterestRateRiskMember |
| 854 |
Other market risk |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherPriceRiskMember |
| 855 |
Currency [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
srt:CurrencyAxis |
| 856 |
All Currencies [Domain] |
Member |
|
|
currency:AllCurrenciesDomain |
| 857 |
U.S. Dollars |
Member |
|
|
currency:USD |
| 858 |
Components of equity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComponentsOfEquityAxis |
| 859 |
Equity [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityMember |
| 860 |
Equity contributed, Common shares |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IssuedCapitalMember |
| 861 |
Market risks |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNatureAndExtentOfRisksArisingFromFinancialInstrumentsLineItems |
| 862 |
Percentage of reasonably possible changes in market risk variable |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:SensitivityAnalysisPercentageOfReasonablyPossibleChangeInRiskVariable |
| 863 |
Net income sensitivity to increase in risk variable |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseInNetIncomeDueToReasonablyPossibleIncreaseInRiskVariable |
| 864 |
Other comprehensive income sensitivity to increase in risk variable |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseInOtherComprehensiveIncomeDueToReasonablyPossibleIncreaseInRiskVariable |
| 865 |
Comprehensive income sensitivity to increase in risk variable |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseInComprehensiveIncomeDueToReasonablyPossibleIncreaseInRiskVariable |
| 866 |
Net income sensitivity to decrease in risk variable |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseInNetIncomeDueToReasonablyPossibleDecreaseInRiskVariable |
| 867 |
Other comprehensive income sensitivity to decrease in risk variable |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseInOtherComprehensiveIncomeDueToReasonablyPossibleDecreaseInRiskVariable |
| 868 |
Comprehensive income sensitivity to decrease in risk variable |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseInComprehensiveIncomeDueToReasonablyPossibleDecreaseInRiskVariable |
| 869 |
Data period for share price volatility |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:SensitivityAnalysisPeriodOfDataForVolatilityInSharePrice |
| 870 |
Share price volatility for sensitivity analysis (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:SensitivityAnalysisSharePriceVolatility |
| 871 |
40407 - Disclosure - financial instruments - Fair Values Derivatives (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureFinancialInstrumentsFairValuesDerivativesDetails |
| 872 |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialInstrumentsTable |
| 873 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 874 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 875 |
Derivatives |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DerivativesMember |
| 876 |
Current Asset derivatives |
Member |
|
|
tu:DerivativeAssetsCurrentMember |
| 877 |
Other Long-Term Asset derivatives |
Member |
|
|
tu:OtherLongTermAssetDerivativesMember |
| 878 |
Current Liabilities derivatives |
Member |
|
|
tu:DerivativeLiabilitiesCurrentMember |
| 879 |
Other Long-Term Liabilities derivatives |
Member |
|
|
tu:OtherLongTermLiabilitiesDerivativesMember |
| 880 |
Types of risks [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksAxis |
| 881 |
Risks [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksMember |
| 882 |
Currency risk related to purchases |
Member |
|
|
tu:CurrencyRiskPurchaseTransactionsMember |
| 883 |
Currency risk related to revenues |
Member |
|
|
tu:CurrencyRiskRevenuesMember |
| 884 |
Other market risk |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherPriceRiskMember |
| 885 |
Currency risk related to long-term debt |
Member |
|
|
tu:CurrencyRiskLongTermDebtMember |
| 886 |
Interest rate risk |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InterestRateRiskMember |
| 887 |
Categories of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 888 |
Financial assets, category [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsCategoryMember |
| 889 |
HFT |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossClassifiedAsHeldForTradingCategoryMember |
| 890 |
Categories of financial liabilities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfFinancialLiabilitiesAxis |
| 891 |
Financial liabilities, category [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialLiabilitiesCategoryMember |
| 892 |
HFT |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialLiabilitiesAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossThatMeetDefinitionOfHeldForTradingCategoryMember |
| 893 |
Types of hedges [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfHedgesAxis |
| 894 |
Hedges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfHedgesMember |
| 895 |
Cash flow hedging item (HFH) |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowHedgesMember |
| 896 |
Currency [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
srt:CurrencyAxis |
| 897 |
All Currencies [Domain] |
Member |
|
|
currency:AllCurrenciesDomain |
| 898 |
U.S. Dollars |
Member |
|
|
currency:USD |
| 899 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 900 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 901 |
Short-term borrowings |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ShorttermBorrowingsMember |
| 902 |
GOC 2.14% 10-year term note |
Member |
|
|
tu:GOC2.14TenYearTermNoteMember |
| 903 |
GOC 2.40% 10-year term note |
Member |
|
|
tu:Goc2.40TenYearTermNoteMember |
| 904 |
2.64% non-fixed rate credit facility |
Member |
|
|
tu:NonFixedRate2.64PercentCreditFacilityMember |
| 905 |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialInstrumentsLineItems |
| 906 |
Maximum maturity date |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
tu:IfrsDerivativeInstrumentMaximumMaturityDate |
| 907 |
Current Assets, Notional amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:NotionalAmountCurrentDerivativeAssets |
| 908 |
Current Assets, Fair value and carrying value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentDerivativeFinancialAssets |
| 909 |
Price |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
tu:DerivativeWeightedAveragePricePerUnit |
| 910 |
Rate |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:DerivativeExchangeRate |
| 911 |
Interest rate on borrowings |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsInterestRate |
| 912 |
Debt instrument term |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:IfrsDebtInstrumentTerm |
| 913 |
Other Long-Term Assets, Notional amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:NotionalAmountNoncurrentDerivativeAssets |
| 914 |
Other Long-Term Assets, Fair value and carrying value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentDerivativeFinancialAssets |
| 915 |
Current Liabilities, Notional amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:NotionalAmountCurrentDerivativeLiabilities |
| 916 |
Current Liabilities, Fair value and carrying value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentDerivativeFinancialLiabilities |
| 917 |
Other Long-Term Liabilities, Notional amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:NotionalAmountNoncurrentDerivativeLiabilities |
| 918 |
Other Long-Term Liabilities, Fair value and carrying value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentDerivativeFinancialLiabilities |
| 919 |
Non-fixed interest rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:BorrowingsNonFixedInterestRate |
| 920 |
Hedge ratio |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:IfrsHedgeRatioPercentage |
| 921 |
Spread included in fair value of derivative instruments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:SpreadIncludedInFairValueOfDerivativeInstruments |
| 922 |
40408 - Disclosure - financial instruments - Fair values Non-derivative (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureFinancialInstrumentsFairValuesNonDerivativeDetails |
| 923 |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialInstrumentsTable |
| 924 |
Measurement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MeasurementAxis |
| 925 |
Aggregated measurement [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedMeasurementMember |
| 926 |
Measured at amortized cost but fair value disclosed |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NotMeasuredAtFairValueInStatementOfFinancialPositionButForWhichFairValueIsDisclosedMember |
| 927 |
Carrying value |
Member |
|
|
tu:ReportedAtOtherThanFairValueMember |
| 928 |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialInstrumentsLineItems |
| 929 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:LongTermBorrowingsCurrentAndNonCurrent |
| 930 |
40409 - Disclosure - financial instruments - Derivative gains and losses (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureFinancialInstrumentsDerivativeGainsAndLossesDetails |
| 931 |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialInstrumentsTable |
| 932 |
Types of hedges [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfHedgesAxis |
| 933 |
Hedges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfHedgesMember |
| 934 |
Cash flow hedging item (HFH) |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowHedgesMember |
| 935 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 936 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 937 |
Derivatives |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DerivativesMember |
| 938 |
Derivatives held for hedging |
Member |
|
|
tu:DerivativesHeldForHedgingMember |
| 939 |
Derivatives held for trading |
Member |
|
|
tu:DerivativesHeldForTradingMember |
| 940 |
Types of risks [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksAxis |
| 941 |
Risks [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksMember |
| 942 |
Currency risk |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrencyRiskMember |
| 943 |
Currency risk related to purchases |
Member |
|
|
tu:CurrencyRiskPurchaseTransactionsMember |
| 944 |
Currency risk related to long-term debt |
Member |
|
|
tu:CurrencyRiskLongTermDebtMember |
| 945 |
Other market risk |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:MarketRiskMember |
| 946 |
Other market risk |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherPriceRiskMember |
| 947 |
Currency [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
srt:CurrencyAxis |
| 948 |
All Currencies [Domain] |
Member |
|
|
currency:AllCurrenciesDomain |
| 949 |
U.S. Dollars |
Member |
|
|
currency:USD |
| 950 |
IFRS Income Statement Location [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
tu:IfrsIncomeStatementLocationAxis |
| 951 |
IFRS Income Statement Location [Member] |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsIncomeStatementLocationMember |
| 952 |
Goods and services purchased |
Member |
|
|
tu:GoodsAndServicesPurchasedMember |
| 953 |
Employee benefits expense |
Member |
|
|
tu:EmployeeBenefitsExpenseMember |
| 954 |
Financing costs |
Member |
|
|
tu:FinancingCostsMember |
| 955 |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialInstrumentsLineItems |
| 956 |
Ineffective portion of derivative instruments classified as cash flow hedging items |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainLossOnHedgeIneffectivenessRecognisedInProfitOrLoss |
| 957 |
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (effective portion) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnCashFlowHedgesBeforeTax |
| 958 |
Gain (loss) reclassified from other comprehensive income to income (effective portion) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ReclassificationAdjustmentsOnCashFlowHedgesBeforeTax |
| 959 |
Gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnFinancialAssetsAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossClassifiedAsHeldForTrading |
| 960 |
Spread included in fair value of derivative instruments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:SpreadIncludedInFairValueOfDerivativeInstruments |
| 961 |
40501 - Disclosure - segment information - Operating revenue (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureSegmentInformationOperatingRevenueDetails |
| 962 |
Disclosure of operating segments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOperatingSegmentsTable |
| 963 |
Segment consolidation items [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:SegmentConsolidationItemsAxis |
| 964 |
Entity's total for segment consolidation items [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForSegmentConsolidationItemsMember |
| 965 |
Consolidated |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OperatingSegmentsMember |
| 966 |
Eliminations |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EliminationOfIntersegmentAmountsMember |
| 967 |
Segments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:SegmentsAxis |
| 968 |
Segments [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SegmentsMember |
| 969 |
Wireless |
Member |
|
|
tu:WirelessMember |
| 970 |
Wireline |
Member |
|
|
tu:WirelineMember |
| 971 |
Products and services [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ProductsAndServicesAxis |
| 972 |
Products and services [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ProductsAndServicesMember |
| 973 |
Service |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsServiceMember |
| 974 |
Equipment |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsEquipmentMember |
| 975 |
Disclosure of operating segments |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOperatingSegmentsLineItems |
| 976 |
Operating revenues |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:OperatingRevenuesAbstract |
| 977 |
Revenues arising from contracts with customers |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevenueFromContractsWithCustomers |
| 978 |
Other operating income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherRevenue |
| 979 |
Total external revenues |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:RevenueBeforeIntersegment |
| 980 |
Intersegment revenues |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IntersegmentRevenue |
| 981 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Revenue |
| 982 |
EBITDA |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:EarningsBeforeInterestTaxesDepreciationAndAmortization |
| 983 |
CAPEX, excluding spectrum licences |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:CapexExcludingSpectrum |
| 984 |
40502 - Disclosure - segment information - Income before income taxes (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureSegmentInformationIncomeBeforeIncomeTaxesDetails |
| 985 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 986 |
segment information |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOperatingSegmentsAbstract |
| 987 |
Income before income taxes |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:IfrsSegmentReportingInformationProfitLossAbstract |
| 988 |
Operating revenues external |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Revenue |
| 989 |
Goods and services purchased |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:GoodsAndServicesPurchased |
| 990 |
Employee benefits expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:EmployeeBenefitsExpense |
| 991 |
EBITDA |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:EarningsBeforeInterestTaxesDepreciationAndAmortization |
| 992 |
Depreciation |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DepreciationPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 993 |
Amortization |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:AmortisationIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 994 |
Operating income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossFromOperatingActivities |
| 995 |
Financing costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinanceCosts |
| 996 |
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossBeforeTax |
| 997 |
40503 - Disclosure - segment information - Geographical information (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureSegmentInformationGeographicalInformationDetails |
| 998 |
Disclosure of operating segments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOperatingSegmentsTable |
| 999 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 1000 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 1001 |
Foreign |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ForeignCountriesMember |
| 1002 |
Disclosure of operating segments |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOperatingSegmentsLineItems |
| 1003 |
Goodwill |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Goodwill |
| 1004 |
40601 - Disclosure - revenue from contracts with customers - Revenues (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureRevenueFromContractsWithCustomersRevenuesDetails |
| 1005 |
Disclosure of transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTransactionPriceAllocatedToRemainingPerformanceObligationsTable |
| 1006 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1007 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1008 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1009 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 1010 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 1011 |
The twelve month period ending one year hence |
Member |
|
|
tu:TwelveMonthPeriodEndingOneYearHenceMember |
| 1012 |
The twelve month period ending two years hence |
Member |
|
|
tu:TwelveMonthPeriodEndingTwoYearsHenceMember |
| 1013 |
Thereafter |
Member |
|
|
tu:LaterThanTwelveMonthPeriodEndingTwoYearsHenceMember |
| 1014 |
Disclosure of transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTransactionPriceAllocatedToRemainingPerformanceObligationsLineItems |
| 1015 |
Transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:TransactionPriceAllocatedToRemainingPerformanceObligations |
| 1016 |
40602 - Disclosure - revenue from contracts with customers - Accounts receivable (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureRevenueFromContractsWithCustomersAccountsReceivableDetails |
| 1017 |
Disclosure of receivables from contracts with customers [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
tu:DisclosureOfReceivablesFromContractsWithCustomersTable |
| 1018 |
Retrospective application and retrospective restatement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetrospectiveApplicationAndRetrospectiveRestatementAxis |
| 1019 |
Currently stated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RestatedMember |
| 1020 |
As previously reported |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PreviouslyStatedMember |
| 1021 |
IFRS 15 effects |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseDueToApplicationOfIFRS15Member |
| 1022 |
Accounts receivable |
LineItems |
|
|
tu:DisclosureOfReceivablesFromContractsWithCustomersLineItems |
| 1023 |
Customer accounts receivable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentReceivablesFromContractsWithCustomers |
| 1024 |
Accrued receivables - customer |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentAccruedIncome |
| 1025 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:IfrsAllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable |
| 1026 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:CurrentReceivablesFromContractsWithCustomersNet |
| 1027 |
Accrued receivables - other |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherCurrentReceivables |
| 1028 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:TradeAndOtherCurrentReceivables |
| 1029 |
40603 - Disclosure - revenue from contracts with customers - Contract assets (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureRevenueFromContractsWithCustomersContractAssetsDetails |
| 1030 |
Disclosure of significant changes in contract assets [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
tu:DisclosureOfSignificantChangesInContractAssetsTable |
| 1031 |
Retrospective application and retrospective restatement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetrospectiveApplicationAndRetrospectiveRestatementAxis |
| 1032 |
Currently stated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RestatedMember |
| 1033 |
As previously reported |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PreviouslyStatedMember |
| 1034 |
IFRS 15 effects |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseDueToApplicationOfIFRS15Member |
| 1035 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 1036 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 1037 |
The twelve month period ending one year hence |
Member |
|
|
tu:TwelveMonthPeriodEndingOneYearHenceMember |
| 1038 |
The twelve month period ending two years hence |
Member |
|
|
tu:TwelveMonthPeriodEndingTwoYearsHenceMember |
| 1039 |
Thereafter |
Member |
|
|
tu:LaterThanTwelveMonthPeriodEndingTwoYearsHenceMember |
| 1040 |
Segments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:SegmentsAxis |
| 1041 |
Segments [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SegmentsMember |
| 1042 |
Wireless segment |
Member |
|
|
tu:WirelessSegmentMember |
| 1043 |
Changes in contract assets |
LineItems |
|
|
tu:SignificantChangesInContractAssetsLineItems |
| 1044 |
Contract assets |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ContractAssetsAbstract |
| 1045 |
Contract assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ContractAssets |
| 1046 |
Contract assets at beginning of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ContractAssets |
| 1047 |
Net additions arising from operations |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IncreaseThroughOperationsContractAssets |
| 1048 |
Amounts billed in period and thus reclassified to accounts receivable |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:DecreaseThroughReclassifiedToAccountsReceivableContractAssets |
| 1049 |
Change in impairment allowance, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseInFinancialAssetsImpairmentAllowanceNet |
| 1050 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseContractAssetsOther |
| 1051 |
Contract assets at end of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ContractAssets |
| 1052 |
Gross contract assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:CurrentContractAssetsBeforeReclassificationIntoOutOfContractLiabilities |
| 1053 |
Reclassification to contract liabilities of contracts with contract assets less than contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:ReclassificationToContractLiabilitiesForContractsWithContractAssetsLessThanContractLiabilities |
| 1054 |
Reclassification from contract liabilities of contracts with contract liabilities less than contract assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:ReclassificationFromContractLiabilitiesForContractsWithContractLiabilitiesLessThanContractAssets |
| 1055 |
Contract assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentContractAssets |
| 1056 |
40701 - Disclosure - other operating income (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureOtherOperatingIncomeDetails |
| 1057 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1058 |
other operating income |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:OtherOperatingIncomeAbstract |
| 1059 |
Government assistance, including deferral account amortization |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:GovernmentAssistance |
| 1060 |
Investment income, gain (loss) on disposal of assets and other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:OtherOperatingIncomeInvestmentIncomeGainOnDisposalsOfAssetsAndOther |
| 1061 |
Change in business combination-related accrued receivable and provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:OtherIncomeChangeInBusinessCombinationRelatedAccruedReceivable |
| 1062 |
Interest income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:InterestIncomeRealEstateJointVentures |
| 1063 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherRevenue |
| 1064 |
Subsidy receipts |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:SubsidyReceipts |
| 1065 |
Contribution expense rate |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:ContributionExpenseRate |
| 1066 |
Interim contribution expense rate |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:InterimContributionExpenseRate |
| 1067 |
Quebec employment positions tax credit |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:QuebecEmploymentIncomeTaxCredits |
| 1068 |
40801 - Disclosure - employee benefits expense (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeBenefitsExpenseDetails |
| 1069 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1070 |
employee benefits expense |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfEmployeeBenefitsExpenseAbstract |
| 1071 |
Employee benefits expense - gross |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:EmployeeBenefitsExpenseAbstract |
| 1072 |
Wages and salaries |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:WagesAndSalaries |
| 1073 |
Share-based compensation |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ExpenseFromSharebasedPaymentTransactionsWithEmployees |
| 1074 |
Pensions - defined benefit |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PostemploymentBenefitExpenseDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 1075 |
Pensions - defined contribution |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PostemploymentBenefitExpenseDefinedContributionPlans |
| 1076 |
Other defined benefits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:OtherDefinedBenefits |
| 1077 |
Restructuring costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:ExpenseOfRestructuringActivitiesEmployeeBenefits |
| 1078 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:OtherProvisionsEmployeeBenefits |
| 1079 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:EmployeeBenefitsIncludingRestructuring |
| 1080 |
Capitalized internal labour costs, net |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:CapitalizedInternalLabourCostsAbstract |
| 1081 |
Capitalized contract acquisition costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:CapitalizedContractAcquisitionCosts |
| 1082 |
Amortized contract acquisition costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:AmortizedContractAcquisitionCosts |
| 1083 |
Capitalized contract fulfilment costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:CapitalizedContractFulfilmentCosts |
| 1084 |
Amortized contract fulfilment costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:AmortizedContractFulfilmentCosts |
| 1085 |
Property, plant and equipment |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:CapitalizedPropertyPlantEquipment |
| 1086 |
Intangible assets subject to amortization |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:CapitalizedIntangibleAssetsSubjectToAmortization |
| 1087 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:CapitalizedInternalLabour |
| 1088 |
Net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:EmployeeBenefitsExpense |
| 1089 |
40901 - Disclosure - financing costs (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureFinancingCostsDetails |
| 1090 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1091 |
financing costs |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:FinancingCostsAbstract |
| 1092 |
Interest expense |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:InterestCostsAbstract |
| 1093 |
Interest on long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:InterestExpenseOnBorrowingsLongTermNet |
| 1094 |
Interest on short-term borrowings and other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:InterestExpenseOnBorrowingsAndOtherShortTerm |
| 1095 |
Interest accretion on provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:InterestExpenseProvisions |
| 1096 |
Long-term debt prepayment premium |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:LongTermDebtPrepaymentPremium |
| 1097 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InterestExpenseOnBorrowings |
| 1098 |
Employee defined benefit plans net interest |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InterestExpenseIncomeNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 1099 |
Foreign exchange |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:TradingIncomeExpenseOnForeignExchangeContracts |
| 1100 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InterestExpense |
| 1101 |
Interest income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevenueFromInterest |
| 1102 |
Net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinanceCosts |
| 1103 |
41001 - Disclosure - income taxes - Expense composition (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesExpenseCompositionDetails |
| 1104 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1105 |
income taxes |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:MajorComponentsOfTaxExpenseIncomeAbstract |
| 1106 |
Current income tax expense |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrentTaxExpenseIncomeAndAdjustmentsForCurrentTaxOfPriorPeriodsAbstract |
| 1107 |
For the current reporting period |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentTaxExpenseIncome |
| 1108 |
Adjustments recognized in the current period for income taxes of prior periods |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForCurrentTaxOfPriorPeriod |
| 1109 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentTaxExpenseIncomeAndAdjustmentsForCurrentTaxOfPriorPeriods |
| 1110 |
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxExpenseIncomeAbstract |
| 1111 |
Arising from the origination and reversal of temporary differences |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxExpenseIncomeRelatingToOriginationAndReversalOfTemporaryDifferences |
| 1112 |
Revaluation of deferred income tax liability to reflect future statutory income tax rates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxExpenseIncomeRelatingToTaxRateChangesOrImpositionOfNewTaxes |
| 1113 |
Adjustments recognized in the current period for income taxes of prior periods |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForDeferredTaxOfPriorPeriods |
| 1114 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxExpenseIncomeRecognisedInProfitOrLoss |
| 1115 |
Income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxExpenseContinuingOperations |
| 1116 |
41002 - Disclosure - income taxes - Rate reconciliations (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesRateReconciliationsDetails |
| 1117 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1118 |
income taxes |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:MajorComponentsOfTaxExpenseIncomeAbstract |
| 1119 |
Reconciliation of effective tax rate |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ReconciliationOfAccountingProfitMultipliedByApplicableTaxRatesAbstract |
| 1120 |
Income taxes computed at applicable statutory rates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:TaxExpenseIncomeAtApplicableTaxRate |
| 1121 |
Revaluation of deferred income tax liability to reflect future statutory income tax rates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxExpenseIncomeRelatingToTaxRateChangesOrImpositionOfNewTaxes |
| 1122 |
Adjustments recognized in the current period for income taxes of prior periods |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:TaxEffectOfCurrentPeriodAdjustmentsForTaxOfPriorPeriods |
| 1123 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherTaxEffectsForReconciliationBetweenAccountingProfitAndTaxExpenseIncome |
| 1124 |
Income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxExpenseContinuingOperations |
| 1125 |
Reconciliation of effective tax rate (as a percent) |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:ReconciliationOfApplicableTaxRatesAbstract |
| 1126 |
Applicable statutory rate (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:ApplicableTaxRate |
| 1127 |
Tax rate effect for revaluation of deferred income tax liability to reflect future income tax rates (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:TaxRateEffectFromChangeInTaxRate |
| 1128 |
Tax rate effect for adjustments recognized in the current period for income taxes of prior periods (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:TaxRateEffectOfAdjustmentsForCurrentTaxOfPriorPeriods |
| 1129 |
Tax rate effect for other (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:OtherTaxRateEffectsForReconciliationBetweenAccountingProfitAndTaxExpenseIncome |
| 1130 |
Tax rate for Income tax expense per Consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:AverageEffectiveTaxRate |
| 1131 |
41003 - Disclosure - income taxes - Temporary differences (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesTemporaryDifferencesDetails |
| 1132 |
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTemporaryDifferenceUnusedTaxLossesAndUnusedTaxCreditsTable |
| 1133 |
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TemporaryDifferenceUnusedTaxLossesAndUnusedTaxCreditsAxis |
| 1134 |
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TemporaryDifferenceUnusedTaxLossesAndUnusedTaxCreditsMember |
| 1135 |
Property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization |
Member |
|
|
tu:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndIntangibleAssetsSubjectToAmortizationMember |
| 1136 |
Intangible assets with indefinite lives |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLifeMember |
| 1137 |
Contract assets and liabilities |
Member |
|
|
tu:ContractAssetsAndLiabilitiesMember |
| 1138 |
Net pension and share-based compensation amounts |
Member |
|
|
tu:NetPensionAndSharebasedCompensationAmountsMember |
| 1139 |
Provisions not currently deductible |
Member |
|
|
tu:ProvisionsNotCurrentlyDeductibleMember |
| 1140 |
Losses available to be carried forward |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnusedTaxLossesMember |
| 1141 |
Other |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherTemporaryDifferencesMember |
| 1142 |
Partnership income unallocated for income tax purposes |
Member |
|
|
tu:PartnershipIncomeUnallocatedForIncomeTaxPurposesMember |
| 1143 |
Retrospective application and retrospective restatement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetrospectiveApplicationAndRetrospectiveRestatementAxis |
| 1144 |
Currently stated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RestatedMember |
| 1145 |
As previously reported |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PreviouslyStatedMember |
| 1146 |
IFRS 15 effects |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseDueToApplicationOfIFRS15Member |
| 1147 |
Temporary differences |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTemporaryDifferenceUnusedTaxLossesAndUnusedTaxCreditsLineItems |
| 1148 |
Reconciliation of temporary differences |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ReconciliationOfChangesInDeferredTaxLiabilityAssetAbstract |
| 1149 |
Balance at beginning of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxLiabilityAsset |
| 1150 |
Deferred income tax expense recognized in Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxExpenseIncomeRecognisedInProfitOrLoss |
| 1151 |
Deferred income tax expense recognized in Other comprehensive income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToComponentsOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1152 |
Deferred income taxes charged directly to owners' equity and other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxRelatingToItemsChargedOrCreditedDirectlyToEquity |
| 1153 |
Balance at end of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxLiabilityAsset |
| 1154 |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 1155 |
Deferred tax liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxLiabilities |
| 1156 |
Deferred tax assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxAssets |
| 1157 |
41004 - Disclosure - income taxes - Other (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesOtherDetails |
| 1158 |
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTemporaryDifferenceUnusedTaxLossesAndUnusedTaxCreditsTable |
| 1159 |
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TemporaryDifferenceUnusedTaxLossesAndUnusedTaxCreditsAxis |
| 1160 |
Temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TemporaryDifferenceUnusedTaxLossesAndUnusedTaxCreditsMember |
| 1161 |
Capital loss carry-forward |
Member |
|
|
tu:NetCapitalLossCarryforwardMember |
| 1162 |
Investment Tax Credits |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnusedTaxCreditsMember |
| 1163 |
Scenario [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
tu:ScenarioAxis |
| 1164 |
Scenario [Member] |
Member |
|
|
tu:ScenarioMember |
| 1165 |
Forecast |
Member |
|
|
tu:ForecastScenarioMember |
| 1166 |
Balance Sheet Location [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
tu:IfrsBalanceSheetLocationAxis |
| 1167 |
Balance Sheet Location [Member] |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsBalanceSheetLocationMember |
| 1168 |
Property, plant, and equipment and/or intangible assets |
Member |
|
|
tu:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndOrIntangibleAssetsMember |
| 1169 |
Other |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTemporaryDifferenceUnusedTaxLossesAndUnusedTaxCreditsLineItems |
| 1170 |
Tax benefits recognized |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:TaxBenefitArisingFromPreviouslyUnrecognisedTaxLossTaxCreditOrTemporaryDifferenceOfPriorPeriodUsedToReduceCurrentTaxExpense |
| 1171 |
41101 - Disclosure - other comprehensive income (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureOtherComprehensiveIncomeDetails |
| 1172 |
Disclosure of analysis of other comprehensive income by item [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfAnalysisOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeByItemTable |
| 1173 |
Components of equity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComponentsOfEquityAxis |
| 1174 |
Equity [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityMember |
| 1175 |
Common equity |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentMember |
| 1176 |
Non-controlling interests |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NoncontrollingInterestsMember |
| 1177 |
Retrospective application and retrospective restatement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetrospectiveApplicationAndRetrospectiveRestatementAxis |
| 1178 |
Currently stated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RestatedMember |
| 1179 |
As previously reported |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PreviouslyStatedMember |
| 1180 |
IFRS 9 effects |
Member |
|
|
tu:IncreaseDecreaseDueToApplicationOfIfrs9Member |
| 1181 |
Types of risks [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksAxis |
| 1182 |
Risks [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksMember |
| 1183 |
Currency risk |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrencyRiskMember |
| 1184 |
Other market risk |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherPriceRiskMember |
| 1185 |
Disclosure of analysis of other comprehensive income by item [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfAnalysisOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeByItemLineItems |
| 1186 |
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to income |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComponentsOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeThatWillBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossBeforeTaxAbstract |
| 1187 |
Changes in unrealized fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges gains (losses) arising, before tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnCashFlowHedgesBeforeTax |
| 1188 |
Income tax relating to changes in unrealized fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges gains (losses) arising |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IncomeTaxRelatingToCashFlowHedgesOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeNotReclassification |
| 1189 |
Changes in unrealized fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges gains (losses) transferred to net income, before tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ReclassificationAdjustmentsOnCashFlowHedgesBeforeTax |
| 1190 |
Income tax relating to change in unrealized fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges gains (losses) transferred to net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IncomeTaxRelatingToCashFlowHedgesOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeReclassification |
| 1191 |
Accumulated change in unrealized fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedge balance beginning |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ReserveOfCashFlowHedges |
| 1192 |
Changes in unrealized fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges total, before tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTaxCashFlowHedges |
| 1193 |
Income tax relating to changes in unrealized fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToCashFlowHedgesOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1194 |
Changes in unrealized fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges total, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxCashFlowHedges |
| 1195 |
Accumulated change in unrealized fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedge balance ending |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ReserveOfCashFlowHedges |
| 1196 |
Accumulated foreign currency translation balance beginning |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ReserveOfExchangeDifferencesOnTranslation |
| 1197 |
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, before tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTaxExchangeDifferencesOnTranslation |
| 1198 |
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxExchangeDifferencesOnTranslation |
| 1199 |
Accumulated foreign currency translation balance ending |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ReserveOfExchangeDifferencesOnTranslation |
| 1200 |
Accumulated available-for-sale financial assets balance beginning |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ReserveOfGainsAndLossesOnRemeasuringAvailableforsaleFinancialAssets |
| 1201 |
Change in unrealized fair value of available-for-sale financial assets, before tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTaxGainsLossesFromInvestmentsInEquityInstruments |
| 1202 |
Income tax related to change in unrealized fair value of available-for-sale financial assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToInvestmentsInEquityInstrumentsOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1203 |
Change in measurement of investment financial assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxGainsLossesFromInvestmentsInEquityInstruments |
| 1204 |
Accumulated available-for-sale financial assets balance ending |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ReserveOfGainsAndLossesOnRemeasuringAvailableforsaleFinancialAssets |
| 1205 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income balance beginning |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1206 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income excluding employee defined benefit plan re-measurements, before tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:OtherComprehensiveIncomeExcludingEmployeeDefinedBenefitPlanRemeasurementsBeforeTax |
| 1207 |
Income tax relating to accumulated other comprehensive income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IncomeTaxRelatingToCashFlowHedgesOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeAccumulatedOther |
| 1208 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income excluding employee defined benefit plan re-measurements, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:OtherComprehensiveIncomeExcludingEmployeeDefinedBenefitPlanRemeasurementsNetOfTax |
| 1209 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income balance ending |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1210 |
Item never reclassified to income |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComponentsOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossBeforeTaxAbstract |
| 1211 |
Employee defined benefit plans re-measurements, before tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTaxGainsLossesOnRemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 1212 |
Income tax relating to employee defined benefit plan re-measurements |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToRemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlansOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1213 |
Employee defined benefit plans re-measurements, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxGainsLossesOnRemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 1214 |
Other comp. income, before tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeBeforeTax |
| 1215 |
Aggregated income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToComponentsOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1216 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1217 |
Attributable to: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToAbstract |
| 1218 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1219 |
41201 - Disclosure - per share amounts (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosurePerShareAmountsDetails |
| 1220 |
Earnings per share [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:EarningsPerShareTable |
| 1221 |
Antidilutive Securities [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
tu:IfrsAntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareByAntidilutiveSecuritiesAxis |
| 1222 |
Antidilutive Securities Name [Member] |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsAntidilutiveSecuritiesNameMember |
| 1223 |
Share option awards |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsEmployeeStockOptionMember |
| 1224 |
earnings per share amounts |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:EarningsPerShareLineItems |
| 1225 |
Basic total weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageShares |
| 1226 |
Effect of dilutive securities |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:EffectOfDilutiveSecuritiesAbstract |
| 1227 |
Diluted total weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:AdjustedWeightedAverageShares |
| 1228 |
Outstanding share option awards excluded in the calculation of diluted net income per Common Share |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
tu:IfrsAntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount |
| 1229 |
41301 - Disclosure - dividends per share (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureDividendsPerShareDetails |
| 1230 |
IFRS Dividends Per Share [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
tu:IfrsDividendsPerShareTable |
| 1231 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 1232 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 1233 |
Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan |
Member |
|
|
tu:DividendReinvestmentAndSharePurchasePlanMember |
| 1234 |
Dividends per share |
LineItems |
|
|
tu:IfrsDividendsPerShareLineItems |
| 1235 |
Dividends per share |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DividendsPaidOrdinarySharesPerShare |
| 1236 |
Dividends Declared |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DividendsDeclared |
| 1237 |
Dividend reinvestment in Common Shares |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DividendReinvestmentInCommonShares |
| 1238 |
Purchase plan discount |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:IfrsShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardDiscountFromMarketPricePurchaseDate |
| 1239 |
41401 - Disclosure - share-based compensation - Expense (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureShareBasedCompensationExpenseDetails |
| 1240 |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementTable |
| 1241 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 1242 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 1243 |
Restricted stock units |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsRestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember |
| 1244 |
Employee share purchase plan |
Member |
|
|
tu:EmployeeSharePurchasePlanMember |
| 1245 |
Share option awards |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsEmployeeStockOptionMember |
| 1246 |
share-based compensation |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementLineItems |
| 1247 |
Employee benefits expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ExpenseFromEquitysettledSharebasedPaymentTransactionsInWhichGoodsOrServicesReceivedDidNotQualifyForRecognitionAsAssets |
| 1248 |
Associated operating cash outflows |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:OperatingCashOutflowsAssociatedWithExpenseFromSharebasedPayment |
| 1249 |
Statement of cash flows adjustment |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForSharebasedPayments |
| 1250 |
Cash inflows from cash-settled equity forward agreements |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:CashInflowsReceiptsFromCashSettledEquityForwardAgreements |
| 1251 |
Income tax benefit arising from share-based compensation |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:TaxBenefitFromSharebasedCompensationExpense |
| 1252 |
41402 - Disclosure - share-based compensation - Restricted stock units (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureShareBasedCompensationRestrictedStockUnitsDetails |
| 1253 |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementTable |
| 1254 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 1255 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 1256 |
Restricted stock units |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsRestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember |
| 1257 |
TELUS Corporation restricted stock units |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationRestrictedStockUnitsMember |
| 1258 |
Restricted stock units with performance condition |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationPerformanceRestrictedStockUnitsMember |
| 1259 |
Restricted stock units with total customer connections performance condition |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationPerformanceRestrictedStockUnitsCustomerConnectionMember |
| 1260 |
Restricted stock units with relative total shareholder return performance condition |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationPerformanceRestrictedStockUnitsShareholderReturnMember |
| 1261 |
Restricted stock units with only service conditions |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationServiceRestrictedStockUnitsMember |
| 1262 |
Restricted stock units without market performance conditions |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationPerformanceRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutMarketConditionsMember |
| 1263 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1264 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1265 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 1266 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1267 |
share-based compensation |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementLineItems |
| 1268 |
Nominal value (in number of equity shares) |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
tu:RestrictedStockUnitNominalValueInEquityShares |
| 1269 |
Typical vesting period |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:VestingLifeOfShareBasedAwards |
| 1270 |
Variable payout (as a percent) |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:VariablePayoutOfAwardsInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1271 |
Total customer connection payout weight (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:PayoutWeightOfCustomerConnectionPerformanceConditionInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1272 |
Relative total shareholder return payout weight (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:PayoutWeightOfShareholderReturnPerformanceConditionInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1273 |
Outstanding |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1274 |
41403 - Disclosure - share-based compensation - TELUS Corp restricted stock units activity (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureShareBasedCompensationTelusCorpRestrictedStockUnitsActivityDetails |
| 1275 |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementTable |
| 1276 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 1277 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 1278 |
Restricted stock units without market performance conditions |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationPerformanceRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutMarketConditionsMember |
| 1279 |
share-based compensation |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementLineItems |
| 1280 |
Number of restricted stock units - Non-vested |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:IfrsShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedRollForward |
| 1281 |
Outstanding, beginning of period |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1282 |
Issued - initial award |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfInstrumentsOtherEquityInstrumentsGranted |
| 1283 |
In lieu of dividends |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumberOfInstrumentsOtherEquityInstrumentsIssuedInLieuOfDividends |
| 1284 |
Vested |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsVestedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1285 |
Forfeited and cancelled |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsForfeitedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1286 |
Outstanding, end of period |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1287 |
Number of restricted stock units - vested |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedNumberOfSharesRollForward |
| 1288 |
Outstanding, beginning of period |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsExercisableInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1289 |
In lieu dividends |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumberOfInstrumentsOtherEquityInstrumentsIssuedInLieuOfDividendsForVestedInstruments |
| 1290 |
Vested |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsVestedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1291 |
Settled in cash |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumberOfInstrumentsOtherEquityInstrumentsSettledInCash |
| 1292 |
Forfeited and cancelled |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumberOfVestedOtherEquityInstrumentsForfeitedAndCancelledInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1293 |
Outstanding, end of period |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsExercisableInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1294 |
Weighted average grant-date fair value |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:DisclosureOfInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValueRollForward |
| 1295 |
Outstanding, beginning of period, non-vested |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsGranted |
| 1296 |
Outstanding, beginning of period, vested |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsVested |
| 1297 |
Issued - initial award |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsGrantedInPeriod |
| 1298 |
In lieu of dividends |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsIssuedInLieuOfDividendsInPeriod |
| 1299 |
Vested |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsVestedInPeriod |
| 1300 |
Settled in cash |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsSettledInCashInPeriod |
| 1301 |
Forfeited and cancelled |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsForfeitedAndCancelledInPeriod |
| 1302 |
Outstanding, end of period, non-vested |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsGranted |
| 1303 |
Outstanding, end of period, vested |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsVested |
| 1304 |
41404 - Disclosure - share-based compensation - TELUS Corp restricted stock units vesting year (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureShareBasedCompensationTelusCorpRestrictedStockUnitsVestingYearDetails |
| 1305 |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementTable |
| 1306 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 1307 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 1308 |
Restricted stock units without market performance conditions |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationPerformanceRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutMarketConditionsMember |
| 1309 |
Fix-cost restricted stock units |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationPerformanceRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutMarketConditionsFixedCostMember |
| 1310 |
Variable-cost restricted stock units |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationPerformanceRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutMarketConditionsVariableCostMember |
| 1311 |
Restricted stock units without market performance conditions vesting in 2018 and 2019 |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationPerformanceRestrictedStockUnitsWithoutMarketPerformanceConditionsVestingInCurrentAndNextYearMember |
| 1312 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 1313 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 1314 |
First year |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NotLaterThanOneYearMember |
| 1315 |
2 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneYearAndNotLaterThanTwoYearsMember |
| 1316 |
share-based compensation |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementLineItems |
| 1317 |
Number of non-vested restricted stock units |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1318 |
Fixed cost per restricted stock units |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
tu:FixedCostPerOtherEquityInstrumentsOutstanding |
| 1319 |
41405 - Disclosure - share-based compensation - TELUS International (Cda) Inc. restricted stock units (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureShareBasedCompensationTelusInternationalCdaIncRestrictedStockUnitsDetails |
| 1320 |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementTable |
| 1321 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 1322 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 1323 |
TELUS International (Cda) Inc. restricted stock units |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusInternationalCdaIncRestrictedStockUnitsMember |
| 1324 |
TELUS International (Cda) Inc. Restricted Stock Units US Dollar Denominated |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusInternationalCdaIncRestrictedStockUnitsUSDollarDenominatedMember |
| 1325 |
TELUS International (Cda) Inc. Restricted Stock Units Canadian Dollar Denominated |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusInternationalCdaIncRestrictedStockUnitsCanadianDollarDenominatedMember |
| 1326 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1327 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1328 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 1329 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1330 |
share-based compensation |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementLineItems |
| 1331 |
Variable payout (as a percent) |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:VariablePayoutOfAwardsInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1332 |
Number of restricted stock units - Non-vested |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:IfrsShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedRollForward |
| 1333 |
Outstanding, beginning of period |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1334 |
Issued - initial award |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfInstrumentsOtherEquityInstrumentsGranted |
| 1335 |
Vested |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsVestedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1336 |
Forfeited and cancelled |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsForfeitedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1337 |
Outstanding, end of period |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1338 |
Number of restricted stock units - vested |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedNumberOfSharesRollForward |
| 1339 |
Outstanding, beginning of period |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsExercisableInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1340 |
Vested |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsVestedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1341 |
Exercised |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsExercisedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1342 |
Forfeited and cancelled |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumberOfVestedOtherEquityInstrumentsForfeitedAndCancelledInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1343 |
Outstanding, end of period |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsExercisableInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1344 |
Weighted average grant-date fair value |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:DisclosureOfInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValueRollForward |
| 1345 |
Outstanding, beginning of period, vested |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsVested |
| 1346 |
Outstanding, beginning of period, non-vested |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsNonvested |
| 1347 |
Issued - initial award |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsGrantedInPeriod |
| 1348 |
Vested |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsVestedInPeriod |
| 1349 |
Exercised |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsExercisedInPeriod |
| 1350 |
Forfeited and cancelled |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsForfeitedAndCancelledInPeriod |
| 1351 |
Grant-date fair value of units awarded in period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsGranted |
| 1352 |
Outstanding, end of period, vested |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsVested |
| 1353 |
Outstanding, end of period, non-vested |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
tu:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsNonvested |
| 1354 |
41406 - Disclosure - share-based compensation - Employee share purchase plan (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureShareBasedCompensationEmployeeSharePurchasePlanDetails |
| 1355 |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementTable |
| 1356 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 1357 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 1358 |
Employee share purchase plan |
Member |
|
|
tu:EmployeeSharePurchasePlanMember |
| 1359 |
share-based compensation |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementLineItems |
| 1360 |
Dividend reinvestment in Common Shares |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DividendReinvestmentInCommonShares |
| 1361 |
Purchase plan discount |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:IfrsShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardDiscountFromMarketPricePurchaseDate |
| 1362 |
41407 - Disclosure - share-based compensation - General options (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureShareBasedCompensationGeneralOptionsDetails |
| 1363 |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementTable |
| 1364 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 1365 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 1366 |
Share option awards |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsEmployeeStockOptionMember |
| 1367 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1368 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1369 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1370 |
share-based compensation |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementLineItems |
| 1371 |
Vesting period |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:VestingLifeOfShareBasedAwards |
| 1372 |
41408 - Disclosure - share-based compensation - TELUS Corporation share options (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureShareBasedCompensationTelusCorporationShareOptionsDetails |
| 1373 |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementTable |
| 1374 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 1375 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 1376 |
TELUS Corporation share options |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusShareOptionsMember |
| 1377 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1378 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1379 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 1380 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1381 |
share-based compensation |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementLineItems |
| 1382 |
Exercise period |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:ContractualLifeOfShareBasedAwards |
| 1383 |
Share options granted |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfShareOptionsGrantedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1384 |
Number of share options outstanding, beginning of period |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOutstandingShareOptions |
| 1385 |
Number of share options exercised |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfShareOptionsExercisedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1386 |
Number of share options forfeited |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfShareOptionsForfeitedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1387 |
Number of share options expired |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfShareOptionsExpiredInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1388 |
Number of share options outstanding, end of period |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOutstandingShareOptions |
| 1389 |
Weighted average share price of options outstanding, beginning of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1390 |
Weighted average share price of options exercised |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsExercisedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1391 |
Weighted average share price of options forfeited |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsForfeitedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1392 |
Weighted average share price of options expired |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsExpiredInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1393 |
Weighted average share price of options outstanding, end of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1394 |
Total intrinsic value of share option awards exercised |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IntrinsicValueOfShareOptionsExercisedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1395 |
Weighted average share price at the dates of exercise |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsInSharebasedPaymentArrangementExercisedDuringPeriodAtDateOfExercise |
| 1396 |
Option price |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:ExercisePriceOfOutstandingShareOptions |
| 1397 |
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageRemainingContractualLifeOfOutstandingShareOptions |
| 1398 |
41409 - Disclosure - share-based compensation - TELUS International (Cda) Inc. share options (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureShareBasedCompensationTelusInternationalCdaIncShareOptionsDetails |
| 1399 |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementTable |
| 1400 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 1401 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 1402 |
TELUS International (Cda) Inc. share options |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusInternationalCdaIncShareOptionsMember |
| 1403 |
Telus International (Cda) Inc. share options, U.S. $ denominated |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusInternationalCdaIncShareOptionsUnitedStatesDollarDenominatedMember |
| 1404 |
TELUS International (Cda) Inc. share options, Canadian $ denominated |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusInternationalCdaShareOptionsCanadianDollarDenominatedMember |
| 1405 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1406 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1407 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1408 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 1409 |
share-based compensation |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementLineItems |
| 1410 |
Exercise period |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:ContractualLifeOfShareBasedAwards |
| 1411 |
Variable payout (as a percent) |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:VariablePayoutOfAwardsInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1412 |
Number of share options outstanding, beginning of period |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOutstandingShareOptions |
| 1413 |
Weighted average share price of options outstanding, beginning of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1414 |
Granted (in shares) |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfShareOptionsGrantedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1415 |
Granted (in dollars per share) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsGrantedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1416 |
Forfeited (in shares) |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfShareOptionsForfeitedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1417 |
Forfeited (in dollars per share) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsForfeitedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1418 |
Number of share options outstanding, end of period |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOutstandingShareOptions |
| 1419 |
Weighted average share price of options outstanding, end of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 1420 |
Option price |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:ExercisePriceOfOutstandingShareOptions |
| 1421 |
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageRemainingContractualLifeOfOutstandingShareOptions |
| 1422 |
41501 - Disclosure - employee future benefits - Pension plans (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsPensionPlansDetails |
| 1423 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 1424 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 1425 |
Defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 1426 |
Pension plans |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansOtherThanMultiemployerPlansStatePlansAndPlansThatShareRisksBetweenEntitiesUnderCommonControlMember |
| 1427 |
TELUS Corporation Pension Plan |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationPensionPlanMember |
| 1428 |
Pension Plan for Management and Professional Employees of TELUS Corporation |
Member |
|
|
tu:PensionPlanForManagementAndProfessionalEmployeesOfTelusCorporationMember |
| 1429 |
TELUS Quebec Defined Benefit Pension Plan |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusQuebecDefinedBenefitPensionPlanMember |
| 1430 |
TELUS Edmonton Pension Plan |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusEdmontonPensionPlanMember |
| 1431 |
Non-registered, non-contributory supplementary defined benefit pension plans |
Member |
|
|
tu:NonRegisteredNonContributorySupplementaryDefinedBenefitPensionPlansMember |
| 1432 |
Non-indexed defined benefit pension plans arising from a pre-merger acquisition |
Member |
|
|
tu:PreMergerAcquisitionDefinedBenefitPensionPlansMember |
| 1433 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1434 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1435 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1436 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 1437 |
employee future benefits |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 1438 |
Percentage to total defined benefit obligation |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:PercentageToTotalDefinedBenefitPlanObligation |
| 1439 |
Indexation of annual increase in a specified cost-of-living index (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:PercentageOfIndexationOfAnnualIncreaseInCostLivingIndex |
| 1440 |
Annual maximum increase in pension benefits (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:MaximumPercentageOfAnnualIncreaseOfPensionBenefits |
| 1441 |
Pensionable remuneration period of best years |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:PensionableRemunerationPeriodBasis |
| 1442 |
Pensionable remuneration reference period |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:PensionableRemunerationReferencePeriodBasis |
| 1443 |
Number of defined benefit pension plans |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
tu:NumberOfDefinedBenefitPensionPlans |
| 1444 |
41502 - Disclosure - employee future benefits - Defined contribution pension plans (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsDefinedContributionPensionPlansDetails |
| 1445 |
IFRS Defined Contribution Plan [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
tu:IfrsDefinedContributionPlanTable |
| 1446 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1447 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1448 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1449 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 1450 |
Defined contribution pension plans |
LineItems |
|
|
tu:IfrsDefinedContributionPlanLineItems |
| 1451 |
Number of defined contribution plans |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
tu:NumberDefinedContributionPensionPlans |
| 1452 |
Employees contribution to the plan (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:DefinedContributionPlanAnnualContributionsPerEmployeePercent |
| 1453 |
Matching contribution to employees' 5% contribution |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:DefinedContributionEmployerMatchingContributionToEmployeesFivePercentContribution |
| 1454 |
Employees' contribution 100% matched (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:DefinedContributionPercentageOfEmployeesContributionMatchFullyByEmployer |
| 1455 |
Employer matching contribution over 5% of employee's contribution |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:DefinedContributionPlanEmployerMatchingContributionPercentOfMatchOverFivePercent |
| 1456 |
41503 - Disclosure - employee future benefits - Pensions funded status (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsPensionsFundedStatusDetails |
| 1457 |
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetTable |
| 1458 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 1459 |
Defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 1460 |
Pension plans |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansOtherThanMultiemployerPlansStatePlansAndPlansThatShareRisksBetweenEntitiesUnderCommonControlMember |
| 1461 |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetAxis |
| 1462 |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetMember |
| 1463 |
Present value of the defined benefit obligations |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PresentValueOfDefinedBenefitObligationMember |
| 1464 |
Plan assets |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PlanAssetsMember |
| 1465 |
Plan assets net of Effect of asset ceiling limit |
Member |
|
|
tu:PlanAssetsMemberNetOfEffectOfAssetCeilingMember |
| 1466 |
Effect of asset ceiling limit |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EffectOfAssetCeilingMember |
| 1467 |
Defined benefit pension plans - funded status overview |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetLineItems |
| 1468 |
Funded Status - Planned surplus (deficit) |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:ChangesInNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAbstract |
| 1469 |
Balance at beginning of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilityAssetOfDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 1470 |
Current service cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentServiceCostNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 1471 |
Past service cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:PastServiceCostNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 1472 |
Interest expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InterestExpenseIncomeNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 1473 |
Actuarial (gain) loss arising from changes in demographic assumptions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ActuarialGainsLossesArisingFromChangesInDemographicAssumptionsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 1474 |
Actuarial (gain) loss arising from changes in financial assumptions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ActuarialGainsLossesArisingFromChangesInFinancialAssumptionsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 1475 |
Return on plan assets - Actual return on plan assets (less) greater than discount rate |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:ReturnOnPlanAssetsInterestIncomeInExcessOfNotionalInterestIncomeNetDeferredBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 1476 |
Settlements |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PaymentsInRespectOfSettlementsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 1477 |
Contributions - Employer contributions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ContributionsToPlanByEmployerNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 1478 |
Contributions - Employees' contributions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ContributionsToPlanByPlanParticipantsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 1479 |
Benefits paid |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PaymentsFromPlanNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 1480 |
Administrative fees |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:AdministrativeExpenseEffectOnNetBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 1481 |
Change |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:GainLossOnChangesInEffectOfLimitingNetDefinedBenefitAssetToAssetCeiling |
| 1482 |
Balance at end of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilityAssetOfDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 1483 |
41504 - Disclosure - employee future benefits - Defined benefit pension plans expense (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsDefinedBenefitPensionPlansExpenseDetails |
| 1484 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 1485 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 1486 |
Defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 1487 |
Pension plans |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansOtherThanMultiemployerPlansStatePlansAndPlansThatShareRisksBetweenEntitiesUnderCommonControlMember |
| 1488 |
Characteristics of defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CharacteristicsOfDefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 1489 |
Characteristics of defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CharacteristicsOfDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 1490 |
Pension plan |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 1491 |
IFRS Income Statement Location [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
tu:IfrsIncomeStatementLocationAxis |
| 1492 |
IFRS Income Statement Location [Member] |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsIncomeStatementLocationMember |
| 1493 |
Employee benefits expense |
Member |
|
|
tu:EmployeeBenefitsExpenseMember |
| 1494 |
Financing costs |
Member |
|
|
tu:FinancingCostsMember |
| 1495 |
Other comprehensive income |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember |
| 1496 |
Defined benefit pension plan expense (recovery) |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 1497 |
Current service cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansCurrentServiceCost |
| 1498 |
Past service costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansPastServiceCost |
| 1499 |
Interest expense arising from defined benefit obligations accrued |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:InterestExpenseFromDefinedBenefitObligationsAccrued |
| 1500 |
Return, including interest income, on plan assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansReturnOnPlanAssets |
| 1501 |
Interest effect on asset ceiling limit |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansInterestEffectOnAssetCeilingLimit |
| 1502 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:NetInterestAndReturnOnPlanAssets |
| 1503 |
Administrative fees |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansAdministrativeExpense |
| 1504 |
Re-measurements arising from demographic assumptions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:ActuarialGainsLossesArisingFromChangesInDemographicAssumptionsServiceCost |
| 1505 |
Re-measurements arising financial assumptions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:ActuarialGainsLossesArisingFromChangesInFinancialAssumptionsServiceCost |
| 1506 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansActuarialGainsLosses |
| 1507 |
Changes in the effect of limiting net defined benefit assets to the asset ceiling |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:ExpenseIncomeFromGainLossOnChangesInEffectOfLimitingNetdefinedBenefitAssetToAssetCeiling |
| 1508 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:PostemploymentBenefitCostsDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 1509 |
Current service cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansCurrentServiceCostInEmployeeBenefitsExpense |
| 1510 |
Past service cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansPastServiceCostInEmployeeBenefitsExpense |
| 1511 |
Administrative fees |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansAdministrativeExpenseInEmployeeBenefitsExpense |
| 1512 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PostemploymentBenefitExpenseDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 1513 |
Interest expense arising from defined benefit obligations accrued |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:InterestExpenseFromDefinedBenefitObligationsAccruedInFinancingCost |
| 1514 |
Return, including interest income, on plan assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansReturnOnPlanAssetsInFinancingCost |
| 1515 |
Interest effect on asset ceiling limit |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansInterestEffectOnAssetCeilingLimitInFinancingCost |
| 1516 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:NetInterestAndReturnOnPlanAssetsInFinancingCost |
| 1517 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:PostemploymentBenefitCostsDefinedBenefitPlansInFinancingCost |
| 1518 |
Return, including interest income, on plan assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansReturnOnPlanAssetsInOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1519 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:NetInterestAndReturnOnPlanAssetsInOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1520 |
Re-measurements arising from demographic assumptions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:ActuarialGainsLossesArisingFromChangesInDemographicAssumptionsServiceCostInOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1521 |
Re-measurements arising Financial assumptions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:ActuarialGainsLossesArisingFromChangesInFinancialAssumptionsServiceCostInOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1522 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansActuarialGainsLossesInOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1523 |
Changes in the effect of limiting net defined benefit assets to the asset ceiling |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:ExpenseIncomeFromGainLossOnChangesInEffectOfLimitingNetdefinedBenefitAssetToAssetCeilingInOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1524 |
Defined benefit pension plan expense (recovery) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:PostemploymentBenefitCostsDefinedBenefitPlansInOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1525 |
41505 - Disclosure - employee future benefits - Disaggregation of defined benefit pension (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsDisaggregationOfDefinedBenefitPensionDetails |
| 1526 |
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetTable |
| 1527 |
Funding arrangements of defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:FundingArrangementsOfDefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 1528 |
Funding arrangements of defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FundingArrangementsOfDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 1529 |
Pension plans that have plan assets in excess of defined benefit obligations accrued |
Member |
|
|
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansWithAssetsInExcessOfObligationsMember |
| 1530 |
Pension plans that have defined benefit obligations accrued in excess of plan assets |
Member |
|
|
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansWithObligationsInExcessOfAssetsMember |
| 1531 |
Pension plans that have defined benefit obligations accrued in excess of plan assets - Funded |
Member |
|
|
tu:FundedDefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansMember |
| 1532 |
Pension plans that have defined benefit obligations accrued in excess of plan assets - Unfunded |
Member |
|
|
tu:UnfundedDefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansMember |
| 1533 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 1534 |
Defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 1535 |
Pension plans |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansOtherThanMultiemployerPlansStatePlansAndPlansThatShareRisksBetweenEntitiesUnderCommonControlMember |
| 1536 |
Defined Benefit Plan Participants Status [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
tu:DefinedBenefitPlanParticipantsStatusAxis |
| 1537 |
Defined Benefit Plan Participants Status [Member] |
Member |
|
|
tu:DefinedBenefitPlanParticipantsStatusMember |
| 1538 |
Active members |
Member |
|
|
tu:DefinedBenefitPlanActiveMembersMember |
| 1539 |
Deferred members |
Member |
|
|
tu:DefinedBenefitPlanDeferredMembersMember |
| 1540 |
Pensioners |
Member |
|
|
tu:DefinedBenefitPlanPensionersMember |
| 1541 |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetAxis |
| 1542 |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetMember |
| 1543 |
Present value of the defined benefit obligations |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PresentValueOfDefinedBenefitObligationMember |
| 1544 |
Plan assets net of Effect of asset ceiling limit |
Member |
|
|
tu:PlanAssetsMemberNetOfEffectOfAssetCeilingMember |
| 1545 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1546 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1547 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1548 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 1549 |
Defined benefit pension plans - funded status overview |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetLineItems |
| 1550 |
Net defined liability/(assets) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilityAssetOfDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 1551 |
PBSR interim estimate of solvency position |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:PensionBenefitsStandardsRegulations1985InterimSolvencyPosition |
| 1552 |
PBSR prior year update of annual estimate of solvency position |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:PensionBenefitsStandardsRegulations1985AnnualSolvencyPosition |
| 1553 |
PBSR prior year interim estimate of solvency position |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:PensionBenefitsStandardsRegulations1985CurrentYearInterimSolvencyPosition |
| 1554 |
PBSR interim solvency ratio |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:PensionBenefitsStandardsRegulations1985InterimEstimatedSolvencyRatios |
| 1555 |
PBSR annual solvency ratio |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:PensionBenefitsStandardsRegulations1985AnnualSolvencyRatios |
| 1556 |
PBSR interim three-year solvency ratio |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:PensionBenefitsStandardsRegulations1985InterimEstimatedThreeYearSolvencyRatios |
| 1557 |
PBSR annual three-year solvency ratio |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:PensionBenefitsStandardsRegulations1985AnnualThreeYearSolvencyRatios |
| 1558 |
PBSR composite weighted average discount rate |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:PensionBenefitsStandardsRegulations1985CompositeWeightedAverageDiscountRate |
| 1559 |
Hypothetical basis points decrease in PBSR composite weighted average discount rate (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:PensionBenefitsStandardsRegulations1985HypotheticalDecreaseOfBasisPointsInCompositeWeightedAverageDiscountRate |
| 1560 |
Decrease in the PBSR solvency position with hypothetical decrease of 25 basis points in the composite weighted average discount rate |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:PensionBenefitsStandardsRegulations1985DecreaseInSolvencyPositionDueToHypotheticalDecreaseOfBasisPointsInCompositeWeightedAverageDiscountRate |
| 1561 |
41506 - Disclosure - employee future benefits - Fair value measurements (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsFairValueMeasurementsDetails |
| 1562 |
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueOfPlanAssetsTable |
| 1563 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 1564 |
Defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 1565 |
Pension plans |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansOtherThanMultiemployerPlansStatePlansAndPlansThatShareRisksBetweenEntitiesUnderCommonControlMember |
| 1566 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 1567 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 1568 |
Government securities |
Member |
|
|
tu:GovernmentalSecuritiesMember |
| 1569 |
Corporate debt securities |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CorporateLoansMember |
| 1570 |
Commercial mortgages |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:MortgagesMember |
| 1571 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 1572 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 1573 |
Canadian |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CountryOfDomicileMember |
| 1574 |
Foreign |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ForeignCountriesMember |
| 1575 |
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:LevelsOfFairValueHierarchyAxis |
| 1576 |
All levels of fair value hierarchy [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AllLevelsOfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 1577 |
Quoted prices in active markets for identical items |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level1OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 1578 |
Other |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level2And3OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 1579 |
Fair value measurements |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueOfPlanAssetsLineItems |
| 1580 |
Equity securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:EquityInstrumentsAmountContributedToFairValueOfPlanAssets |
| 1581 |
Debt securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DebtInstrumentsAmountContributedToFairValueOfPlanAssets |
| 1582 |
Asset-backed securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AssetbackedSecuritiesAmountContributedToFairValueOfPlanAssets |
| 1583 |
Cash, cash equivalents and other |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalentsAmountContributedToFairValueOfPlanAssets |
| 1584 |
Real estate |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PropertyAmountContributedToFairValueOfPlanAssets |
| 1585 |
Fair value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PlanAssetsAtFairValue |
| 1586 |
Effect of asset ceiling limit |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:PlanAssetsEffectOfAssetCeiling |
| 1587 |
Fair value after asset ceiling |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:FairValueOfPlanAssetsAfterEffectOfAssetCeiling |
| 1588 |
Fair value of administered pension benefit trusts |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:PensionBenefitTrustsAdministeredWithNoProhibitedInvestmentsFairValue |
| 1589 |
41507 - Disclosure - employee future benefits - Future benefit payments (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsFutureBenefitPaymentsDetails |
| 1590 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 1591 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 1592 |
Defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 1593 |
Pension plans |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansOtherThanMultiemployerPlansStatePlansAndPlansThatShareRisksBetweenEntitiesUnderCommonControlMember |
| 1594 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 1595 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 1596 |
First year |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NotLaterThanOneYearMember |
| 1597 |
2 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneYearAndNotLaterThanTwoYearsMember |
| 1598 |
3 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanTwoYearsAndNotLaterThanThreeYearsMember |
| 1599 |
4 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanThreeYearsAndNotLaterThanFourYearsMember |
| 1600 |
5 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFourYearsAndNotLaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 1601 |
5 years hence and 10 years before |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFiveYearsAndNotLaterThanTenYearsMember |
| 1602 |
employee future benefits |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 1603 |
Estimated future benefit payments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:EstimatedFutureBenefitPaymentsFromDefinedBenefitPensionPlans |
| 1604 |
41508 - Disclosure - employee future benefits - Plan investment strategies and policies (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsPlanInvestmentStrategiesAndPoliciesDetails |
| 1605 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 1606 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 1607 |
Defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 1608 |
Pension plans |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansOtherThanMultiemployerPlansStatePlansAndPlansThatShareRisksBetweenEntitiesUnderCommonControlMember |
| 1609 |
Other defined benefit plans |
Member |
|
|
tu:OtherBenefitPlansMember |
| 1610 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 1611 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 1612 |
Equity |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityInvestmentsMember |
| 1613 |
Debt securities |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DebtSecuritiesMember |
| 1614 |
Real estate |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InvestmentPropertyMember |
| 1615 |
Other assets |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherAssetsMember |
| 1616 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 1617 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 1618 |
Foreign |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ForeignCountriesMember |
| 1619 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1620 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1621 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1622 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 1623 |
employee future benefits |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 1624 |
Present value-weighted average timing of estimate cash flows for obligations (in years) |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageDurationOfDefinedBenefitObligation |
| 1625 |
Target future allocation |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:IfrsDefinedBenefitPlanTargetPlanAssetAllocation |
| 1626 |
Percentage of plan assets at end of year |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:IfrsDefinedBenefitPlanWeightedAverageAssetAllocations |
| 1627 |
41509 - Disclosure - employee future benefits - Employer contributions (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsEmployerContributionsDetails |
| 1628 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 1629 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 1630 |
Defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 1631 |
Pension plans |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansOtherThanMultiemployerPlansStatePlansAndPlansThatShareRisksBetweenEntitiesUnderCommonControlMember |
| 1632 |
employee future benefits |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 1633 |
Undrawn letters of credit that secure obligations |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlanUndrawnLettersOfCredit |
| 1634 |
Estimated contributions to defined benefit plans in 2019 |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EstimateOfContributionsExpectedToBePaidToPlan |
| 1635 |
41510 - Disclosure - employee future benefits - Assumptions (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsAssumptionsDetails |
| 1636 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 1637 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 1638 |
Defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 1639 |
Pension plans |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansOtherThanMultiemployerPlansStatePlansAndPlansThatShareRisksBetweenEntitiesUnderCommonControlMember |
| 1640 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 1641 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 1642 |
Life expectancy |
Member |
|
|
tu:ActuarialAssumptionOfLifeExpectancyMember |
| 1643 |
Discount rate |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionOfDiscountRatesMember |
| 1644 |
Rate of future increases in compensation |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionOfExpectedRatesOfSalaryIncreasesMember |
| 1645 |
employee future benefits |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 1646 |
Discount rate used to determine net benefit costs |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:ActuarialAssumptionOfDiscountRatesNetBenefitCosts |
| 1647 |
Discount rate used to determine defined benefit obligations |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionOfDiscountRates |
| 1648 |
Discount rate used to determine current service cost in subsequent fiscal year |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:ActuarialAssumptionOfDiscountRatesCurrentServiceCostInSubsequentYear |
| 1649 |
Rate of future increases in compensation used to determine net benefit costs |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:ActuarialAssumptionOfRateOfFutureIncreaseNetBenefitCosts |
| 1650 |
Rate of future increases in compensation used to defined benefit obligations |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionOfExpectedRatesOfSalaryIncreases |
| 1651 |
Increase in life expectancy in actuarial assumption |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:PeriodOfReasonablyPossibleIncreaseInLifeExpectancy |
| 1652 |
Decrease in actuarial assumption (as a per cent) |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:PercentageOfReasonablyPossibleDecreaseInActuarialAssumption |
| 1653 |
Effect of change in actuarial assumption in obligation |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInDefinedBenefitObligationDueToReasonablyPossibleDecreaseInActuarialAssumption |
| 1654 |
Effect of change in actuarial assumption in expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseInDefinedBenefitPlanExpenseDueToReasonablyPossibleDecreaseInActuarialAssumption |
| 1655 |
41511 - Disclosure - employee future benefits - Defined contribution pension plans expense (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsDefinedContributionPensionPlansExpenseDetails |
| 1656 |
Disclosure Of Defined Contribution Plans Expense [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
tu:DisclosureOfDefinedContributionPlansExpenseTable |
| 1657 |
Scenario [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
tu:ScenarioAxis |
| 1658 |
Scenario [Member] |
Member |
|
|
tu:ScenarioMember |
| 1659 |
Forecast |
Member |
|
|
tu:ForecastScenarioMember |
| 1660 |
Disclosure of defined contribution plans expense |
LineItems |
|
|
tu:DisclosureOfDefinedContributionPlansExpenseLineItems |
| 1661 |
Union pension plan and public service pension plan contributions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:PostemploymentBenefitExpenseDefinedContributionPlansUnionPensionAndPublicServicePlans |
| 1662 |
Other defined contribution pension plans |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:PostemploymentBenefitExpenseDefinedContributionPlansOther |
| 1663 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PostemploymentBenefitExpenseDefinedContributionPlans |
| 1664 |
41512 - Disclosure - employee future benefits - Other defined benefit plans (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsOtherDefinedBenefitPlansDetails |
| 1665 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 1666 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 1667 |
Defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 1668 |
Other defined benefit plans |
Member |
|
|
tu:OtherBenefitPlansMember |
| 1669 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 1670 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 1671 |
First year |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NotLaterThanOneYearMember |
| 1672 |
2 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneYearAndNotLaterThanTwoYearsMember |
| 1673 |
3 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanTwoYearsAndNotLaterThanThreeYearsMember |
| 1674 |
4 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanThreeYearsAndNotLaterThanFourYearsMember |
| 1675 |
5 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFourYearsAndNotLaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 1676 |
5 years hence and 10 years before |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFiveYearsAndNotLaterThanTenYearsMember |
| 1677 |
employee future benefits |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 1678 |
Other defined benefits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:OtherDefinedBenefits |
| 1679 |
Financing cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:PostemploymentBenefitCostsDefinedBenefitPlansInFinancingCost |
| 1680 |
Other re-measurements recorded in other comprehensive income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:PostemploymentBenefitCostsDefinedBenefitPlansInOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1681 |
Estimated future benefit payments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:EstimatedFutureBenefitPaymentsFromDefinedBenefitPensionPlans |
| 1682 |
41601 - Disclosure - restructuring and other costs (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureRestructuringAndOtherCostsDetails |
| 1683 |
Restructuring And Other Costs [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
tu:RestructuringAndOtherCostsTable |
| 1684 |
IFRS Income Statement Location [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
tu:IfrsIncomeStatementLocationAxis |
| 1685 |
IFRS Income Statement Location [Member] |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsIncomeStatementLocationMember |
| 1686 |
Restructuring |
Member |
|
|
tu:RestructuringCostsMember |
| 1687 |
Other |
Member |
|
|
tu:OtherCostsMember |
| 1688 |
restructuring and other costs |
LineItems |
|
|
tu:RestructuringAndOtherCostsLineItems |
| 1689 |
Goods and services purchased |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:RestructuringCostsGoodsAndServicesPurchased |
| 1690 |
Employee benefits expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:RestructuringCostsEmployeeBenefitsExpense |
| 1691 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:RestructuringAndOtherCosts |
| 1692 |
Value of Common Shares donated |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:ValueOfCommonSharesDonated |
| 1693 |
Donations committed |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:RestructuringCostsCommittedDonations |
| 1694 |
41701 - Disclosure - property, plant and equipment (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosurePropertyPlantAndEquipmentDetails |
| 1695 |
property, plant and equipment [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentTable |
| 1696 |
Carrying amount, accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment and gross carrying amount [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CarryingAmountAccumulatedDepreciationAmortisationAndImpairmentAndGrossCarryingAmountAxis |
| 1697 |
Carrying amount [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CarryingAmountMember |
| 1698 |
Cost/Gross amount |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GrossCarryingAmountMember |
| 1699 |
Accumulated depreciation |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccumulatedDepreciationAmortisationAndImpairmentMember |
| 1700 |
Classes of property, plant and equipment [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentAxis |
| 1701 |
Property, plant and equipment [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentMember |
| 1702 |
Network assets |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetworkInfrastructureMember |
| 1703 |
Buildings and leasehold improvements |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BuildingsMember |
| 1704 |
Other |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherPropertyPlantAndEquipmentMember |
| 1705 |
Land |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LandMember |
| 1706 |
Assets under construction |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsAssetUnderConstructionMember |
| 1707 |
property, plant and equipment |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentLineItems |
| 1708 |
property, plant and equipment |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ReconciliationOfChangesInPropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract |
| 1709 |
Property, plant and equipment at beginning of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 1710 |
Additions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdditionsOtherThanThroughBusinessCombinationsPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 1711 |
Additions arising from business acquisitions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AcquisitionsThroughBusinessCombinationsPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 1712 |
Depreciation |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DepreciationPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 1713 |
Dispositions, retirements and other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:DisposalsRetirementsAndOtherPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 1714 |
Assets under construction put into service |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:AssetsUnderConstructionPutIntoService |
| 1715 |
Property, plant and equipment at end of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 1716 |
Additions in respect of asset retirement obligations |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:AdditionsInRespectOfAssetRetirementObligations |
| 1717 |
Additions in respect of assets under finance lease |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:AdditionsInRespectOfAssetsUnderFinanceLease |
| 1718 |
Contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ContractualCommitmentsForAcquisitionOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 1719 |
41801 - Disclosure - intangible assets and goodwill (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillDetails |
| 1720 |
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfChangesInIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillTable |
| 1721 |
Classes of intangible assets and goodwill [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillAxis |
| 1722 |
Intangible assets and goodwill [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillMember |
| 1723 |
Total intangible assets |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwillMember |
| 1724 |
Intangible assets subject to amortization |
Member |
|
|
tu:IntangibleAssetsSubjectToAmortizationMember |
| 1725 |
Customer contracts, related customer relationships and leasehold interests |
Member |
|
|
tu:CustomerContractsRelatedCustomerRelationshipsAndLeaseholdInterestsMember |
| 1726 |
Software |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComputerSoftwareMember |
| 1727 |
Access to rights-of-way and other |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CopyrightsPatentsAndOtherIndustrialPropertyRightsServiceAndOperatingRightsMember |
| 1728 |
Assets under construction |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsUnderDevelopmentMember |
| 1729 |
Goodwill |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GoodwillMember |
| 1730 |
Intangible assets with indefinite useful life [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLifeAxis |
| 1731 |
Intangible assets with indefinite lives |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLifeMember |
| 1732 |
Spectrum licences |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GSMLicencesMember |
| 1733 |
Carrying amount, accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment and gross carrying amount [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CarryingAmountAccumulatedDepreciationAmortisationAndImpairmentAndGrossCarryingAmountAxis |
| 1734 |
Carrying amount [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CarryingAmountMember |
| 1735 |
Cost/Gross amount |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GrossCarryingAmountMember |
| 1736 |
Accumulated amortization |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortisationMember |
| 1737 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccumulatedImpairmentMember |
| 1738 |
intangible assets and goodwill |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfChangesInIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillLineItems |
| 1739 |
Balance at beginning of the period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsAndGoodwill |
| 1740 |
Additions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdditionsOtherThanThroughBusinessCombinationsIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 1741 |
Additions arising from business acquisitions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AcquisitionsThroughBusinessCombinationsIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwill |
| 1742 |
Amortization |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:AmortisationIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 1743 |
Dispositions, retirements and other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:DisposalsRetirementsAndOtherIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwill |
| 1744 |
Assets under construction put into service |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseThroughAssetsUnderConstructionPutIntoService |
| 1745 |
Net foreign exchange differences |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughNetExchangeDifferencesIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwill |
| 1746 |
Balance at end of the period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsAndGoodwill |
| 1747 |
Goodwill |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Goodwill |
| 1748 |
Contractual commitments for the acquisition of intangible assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ContractualCommitmentsForAcquisitionOfIntangibleAssets |
| 1749 |
Renewal of spectrum license ( in years) |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:RenewalOfSpectrumLicenses |
| 1750 |
41802 - Disclosure - intangible assets and goodwill - Business acquisitions (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillBusinessAcquisitionsDetails |
| 1751 |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBusinessCombinationsTable |
| 1752 |
Subsidiaries [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:SignificantInvestmentsInSubsidiariesAxis |
| 1753 |
Entity's total for subsidiaries [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForSubsidiariesMember |
| 1754 |
TELUS International (Cda) Inc. |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusInternationalCdaIncMember |
| 1755 |
Business combinations [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BusinessCombinationsAxis |
| 1756 |
Entity's total for business combinations [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForBusinessCombinationsMember |
| 1757 |
Combined acquisitions |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BusinessCombinationsMember |
| 1758 |
Home and business security-related |
Member |
|
|
tu:HomeAndBusinessSecurityRelatedMember |
| 1759 |
AlarmForce Industries Inc. |
Member |
|
|
tu:AlarmForceIndustriesIncMember |
| 1760 |
Individually immaterial transactions |
Member |
|
|
tu:HomeAndBusinessSecurityRelatedServicesIndividuallyImmaterialTransactionsMember |
| 1761 |
Xavient Information Systems |
Member |
|
|
tu:XavientInformationSystemsMember |
| 1762 |
Health Related |
Member |
|
|
tu:HealthRelatedMember |
| 1763 |
Medisys Health Group Inc. |
Member |
|
|
tu:MedisysHealthGroupIncMember |
| 1764 |
Individually immaterial healthcare-related transactions |
Member |
|
|
tu:HealthcareRelatedIndividuallyImmaterialBusinessCombinationsMember |
| 1765 |
Individually immaterial transactions |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedIndividuallyImmaterialBusinessCombinationsMember |
| 1766 |
Voxpro Limited |
Member |
|
|
tu:VoxproLimitedMember |
| 1767 |
Classes of property, plant and equipment [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentAxis |
| 1768 |
Property, plant and equipment [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentMember |
| 1769 |
Buildings and leasehold improvements |
Member |
|
|
tu:BuildingsAndLeaseholdImprovementsMember |
| 1770 |
Other |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherPropertyPlantAndEquipmentMember |
| 1771 |
Classes of intangible assets and goodwill [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillAxis |
| 1772 |
Intangible assets and goodwill [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillMember |
| 1773 |
Customer contracts, and related customer relationships |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CustomerrelatedIntangibleAssetsMember |
| 1774 |
Software |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComputerSoftwareMember |
| 1775 |
Balance Sheet Location [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
tu:IfrsBalanceSheetLocationAxis |
| 1776 |
Balance Sheet Location [Member] |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsBalanceSheetLocationMember |
| 1777 |
Goodwill |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GoodwillMember |
| 1778 |
Provisions |
Member |
|
|
tu:ProvisionsMember |
| 1779 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1780 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1781 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1782 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 1783 |
Business acquisition |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBusinessCombinationsLineItems |
| 1784 |
Ownership interest in businesses acquired (as a percentage) |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:PercentageOfVotingEquityInterestsAcquired |
| 1785 |
Percentage of shares remaining that were included in the written put option provided to the non-controlling shareholders |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:VotingEquityInterestsIncludedInWrittenPutOptionProvidedToShareholdersPercentage |
| 1786 |
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:GoodwillExpectedDeductibleForTaxPurposes |
| 1787 |
Fair values assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisition |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AmountsRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDateForEachMajorClassOfAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedAbstract |
| 1788 |
Assets |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AssetsAbstract |
| 1789 |
Current assets |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrentAssetsAbstract |
| 1790 |
Cash |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalentsRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1791 |
Accounts receivable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FairValueOfAcquiredReceivables |
| 1792 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:OtherCurrentAssetsRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1793 |
Total current assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentAssetsRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1794 |
Non-current assets |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:NoncurrentAssetsAbstract |
| 1795 |
Property, plant and equipment |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1796 |
Intangible assets subject to amortization |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IdentifiableIntangibleAssetsRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1797 |
Other long-term assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:OtherNonCurrentAssetsRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1798 |
Total non current assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentAssetsRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1799 |
Total identifiable assets acquired |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:IdentifiableAssetsAcquired |
| 1800 |
Liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesAbstract |
| 1801 |
Current liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 1802 |
Short-term borrowings |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:ShortTermBorrowingsRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1803 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:TradeAndOtherPayablesRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1804 |
Advance billings and customer deposits |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:AdvanceBillingsAndCustomerDepositsAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1805 |
Provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:CurrentProvisionsRecognizedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1806 |
Total current liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentLiabilitiesRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1807 |
Non-current liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 1808 |
Provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:NonCurrentProvisionsRecognizedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1809 |
Other long-term liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:BorrowingsRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1810 |
Deferred income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxLiabilitiesRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1811 |
Total non-current liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentLiabilitiesRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1812 |
Total liabilities assumed |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:IdentifiableLiabilitiesAssumedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1813 |
Net identifiable assets acquired |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IdentifiableAssetsAcquiredLiabilitiesAssumed |
| 1814 |
Goodwill |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:GoodwillRecognisedAsOfAcquisitionDate |
| 1815 |
Net assets acquired |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:GoodwillAndIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredLiabilitiesAssumed |
| 1816 |
Acquisition effected by way of: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AcquisitiondateFairValueOfTotalConsiderationTransferredAbstract |
| 1817 |
Cash consideration |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CashTransferred |
| 1818 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesTransferred |
| 1819 |
Provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:ProvisionsTransferred |
| 1820 |
Issuance of TELUS Corporation Common Shares |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EquityInterestsOfAcquirer |
| 1821 |
Issue of shares by a subsidiary to a non-controlling interest |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:AcquisitionDateFairValueEquityInterestsOfSubsidiaryOfAcquirerToNonControllingInterestAsConsiderationInBusinessCombination |
| 1822 |
Total consideration transferred |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:AcquisitiondateFairValueOfTotalConsiderationTransferred |
| 1823 |
Useful life of intangible assets |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:UsefulLivesOrAmortisationRatesIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 1824 |
Measurement period adjustment, increase |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:MeasurementPeriodAdjustmentsRecognisedForParticularAssetsLiabilitiesNoncontrollingInterestsOrItemsOfConsideration |
| 1825 |
Change in contingent consideration receivable |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:OtherIncomeChangeInBusinessCombinationRelatedAccruedReceivable |
| 1826 |
41803 - Disclosure - intangible assets and goodwill - Business acquisition pro forma information (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillBusinessAcquisitionProFormaInformationDetails |
| 1827 |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBusinessCombinationsTable |
| 1828 |
Business combinations [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BusinessCombinationsAxis |
| 1829 |
Entity's total for business combinations [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForBusinessCombinationsMember |
| 1830 |
Combined acquisitions |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BusinessCombinationsMember |
| 1831 |
AlarmForce Industries Inc. |
Member |
|
|
tu:AlarmForceIndustriesIncMember |
| 1832 |
Xavient Information Systems |
Member |
|
|
tu:XavientInformationSystemsMember |
| 1833 |
Medisys Health Group Inc. |
Member |
|
|
tu:MedisysHealthGroupIncMember |
| 1834 |
Business acquisition |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBusinessCombinationsLineItems |
| 1835 |
Pro forma Information |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:ProFormaInformationAbstract |
| 1836 |
Reported Operating revenues |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Revenue |
| 1837 |
Reported Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 1838 |
Pro forma Operating revenues |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevenueOfCombinedEntity |
| 1839 |
Pro forma Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossOfCombinedEntity |
| 1840 |
Net income per Common Share |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EarningsPerShareAbstract |
| 1841 |
Basic |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:BasicEarningsLossPerShare |
| 1842 |
Diluted |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DilutedEarningsLossPerShare |
| 1843 |
Pro forma Basic |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
tu:IfrsBusinessAcquisitionProFormaEarningsPerShareBasic |
| 1844 |
Pro forma Diluted |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
tu:IfrsBusinessAcquisitionProFormaEarningsPerShareDiluted |
| 1845 |
Reported Operating revenues of acquiree |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevenueOfAcquiree |
| 1846 |
Reported Net income of acquiree |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossOfAcquiree |
| 1847 |
41804 - Disclosure - intangible assets and goodwill - Business acquisitions - Prior period and subsequent to reporting period (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillBusinessAcquisitionsPriorPeriodAndSubsequentToReportingPeriodDetails |
| 1848 |
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBusinessCombinationsTable |
| 1849 |
Business combinations [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BusinessCombinationsAxis |
| 1850 |
Entity's total for business combinations [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForBusinessCombinationsMember |
| 1851 |
Voxpro Limited |
Member |
|
|
tu:VoxproLimitedMember |
| 1852 |
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:NonadjustingEventsAfterReportingPeriodAxis |
| 1853 |
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NonadjustingEventsMember |
| 1854 |
Major business combination |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:MajorBusinessCombinationMember |
| 1855 |
Balance Sheet Location [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
tu:IfrsBalanceSheetLocationAxis |
| 1856 |
Balance Sheet Location [Member] |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsBalanceSheetLocationMember |
| 1857 |
Goodwill |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GoodwillMember |
| 1858 |
Provisions |
Member |
|
|
tu:ProvisionsMember |
| 1859 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1860 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1861 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1862 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 1863 |
Business acquisition |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBusinessCombinationsLineItems |
| 1864 |
Ownership interest in businesses acquired (as a percentage) |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:PercentageOfVotingEquityInterestsAcquired |
| 1865 |
Measurement period adjustment, increase |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:MeasurementPeriodAdjustmentsRecognisedForParticularAssetsLiabilitiesNoncontrollingInterestsOrItemsOfConsideration |
| 1866 |
Cash transferred |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CashTransferred |
| 1867 |
Issuance of TELUS Corporation Common Shares |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EquityInterestsOfAcquirer |
| 1868 |
Initial provision for the net identifiable assets acquired |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IdentifiableAssetsAcquiredLiabilitiesAssumed |
| 1869 |
41805 - Disclosure - intangible assets and goodwill - Intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill - spectrum licences and impairment testing (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillIntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteLivesAndGoodwillSpectrumLicencesAndImpairmentTestingDetails |
| 1870 |
Disclosure of information for cash-generating units [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInformationForIndividualAssetOrCashgeneratingUnitWithSignificantAmountOfGoodwillOrIntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLivesTable |
| 1871 |
Intangible assets with indefinite useful life [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLifeAxis |
| 1872 |
Intangible assets with indefinite lives |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLifeMember |
| 1873 |
Spectrum licences |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GSMLicencesMember |
| 1874 |
Cash-generating units [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:IndividualAssetsOrCashgeneratingUnitsWithSignificantAmountOfGoodwillOrIntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLivesAxis |
| 1875 |
Entity's total for cash-generating units [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForCashgeneratingUnitsMember |
| 1876 |
Wireless |
Member |
|
|
tu:WirelessCashGeneratingUnitMember |
| 1877 |
Wireline |
Member |
|
|
tu:WirelineCashGeneratingUnitMember |
| 1878 |
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:LevelsOfFairValueHierarchyAxis |
| 1879 |
All levels of fair value hierarchy [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AllLevelsOfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 1880 |
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level3OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 1881 |
Disclosure of information for cash-generating units |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInformationForIndividualAssetOrCashgeneratingUnitWithSignificantAmountOfGoodwillOrIntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLivesLineItems |
| 1882 |
Intangible assets and goodwill |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillAbstract |
| 1883 |
Renewal of spectrum license ( in years) |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:RenewalOfSpectrumLicenses |
| 1884 |
Intangible assets with indefinite lives |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLife |
| 1885 |
Goodwill |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Goodwill |
| 1886 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:IntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLifeAndGoodwill |
| 1887 |
Period over which management has projected cash flows |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:PeriodOverWhichManagementHasProjectedCashFlows |
| 1888 |
Discount rates applied to cash flow projections |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:DescriptionOfDiscountRatesAppliedToCashFlowProjections |
| 1889 |
Growth rates applied to cash flow projections |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:DescriptionOfGrowthRateUsedToExtrapolateCashFlowProjections |
| 1890 |
Ownership interest in businesses acquired (as a percentage) |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:PercentageOfVotingEquityInterestsAcquired |
| 1891 |
41901 - Disclosure - leases (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureLeasesDetails |
| 1892 |
Disclosure of operating leases by lessee |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinanceLeaseAndOperatingLeaseByLesseeTable |
| 1893 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 1894 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 1895 |
Real estate and vehicle |
Member |
|
|
tu:RealEstateAndVehicleMember |
| 1896 |
Leased real estate |
Member |
|
|
tu:LeasedRealEstateMember |
| 1897 |
Office premises |
Member |
|
|
tu:OfficePremisesMember |
| 1898 |
Wireless site leases |
Member |
|
|
tu:WirelessSiteMember |
| 1899 |
Type of Lease Arrangement [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
tu:TypeOfLeaseArrangementAxis |
| 1900 |
Type of Lease Arrangement [Domain] |
Member |
|
|
tu:TypeOfLeaseArrangementDomain |
| 1901 |
Arms-length lessors |
Member |
|
|
tu:ArmsLengthLessorsMember |
| 1902 |
Related party lessors |
Member |
|
|
tu:RelatedPartyLessorsMember |
| 1903 |
Real estate joint ventures with related parties |
Member |
|
|
tu:RealEstateJointVenturesMember |
| 1904 |
Partners' economic interest in real estate joint ventures with related parties |
Member |
|
|
tu:PartnersInterestInRealEstateJointVenturesMember |
| 1905 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 1906 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 1907 |
1 year hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneYearMember |
| 1908 |
2 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneYearAndNotLaterThanTwoYearsMember |
| 1909 |
3 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanTwoYearsAndNotLaterThanThreeYearsMember |
| 1910 |
4 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanThreeYearsAndNotLaterThanFourYearsMember |
| 1911 |
5 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFourYearsAndNotLaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 1912 |
Thereafter |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 1913 |
leases |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinanceLeaseAndOperatingLeaseByLesseeLineItems |
| 1914 |
Operating lease expenses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:LeaseAndSubleasePaymentsRecognisedAsExpense |
| 1915 |
Occupancy costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:LeasedRealEstateOccupancyCosts |
| 1916 |
Operating leases, future minimum payments due, fiscal year maturity |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:IfrsOperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueAbstract |
| 1917 |
Future minimum lease payments under operating leases |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:MinimumLeasePaymentsPayableUnderNoncancellableOperatingLease |
| 1918 |
Commitments under operating leases for occupancy costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:CommitmentsUnderOperatingLeasesForOccupancyCosts |
| 1919 |
Future minimum lease payments due under operating leases expressed as a percentage of the total leases |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:PercentageOfMinimumLeasePaymentsDue |
| 1920 |
Future minimum lease payments due for certain leases expressed as a percentage of total leases |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:PercentageRelatedToCertainLeases |
| 1921 |
The number of the largest leases in total leases |
Concept (Pure) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumberOfLargestLeases |
| 1922 |
Weighted average term of leases |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:WeightedAverageTermOfLeases |
| 1923 |
42001 - Disclosure - other long-term assets - Summary (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureOtherLongTermAssetsSummaryDetails |
| 1924 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1925 |
other long-term assets |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:OtherNoncurrentAssetsAbstract |
| 1926 |
Pension assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentRecognisedAssetsDefinedBenefitPlan |
| 1927 |
Costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:NoncurrentAssetsRecognisedFromCostsToObtainOrFulfilContractsWithCustomers |
| 1928 |
Portfolio investments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentFinancialAssets |
| 1929 |
Prepaid maintenance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:PrepaidExpenseMaintenanceNonCurrent |
| 1930 |
Real estate joint venture advances |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:RealEstateJointVentureAdvancesOtherNonCurrent |
| 1931 |
Real estate joint ventures |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:RealEstateJointVentureOtherNonCurrentAssets |
| 1932 |
Derivative assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DerivativeFinancialAssets |
| 1933 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:OtherNonCurrentAssetsOther |
| 1934 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherNoncurrentAssets |
| 1935 |
42002 - Disclosure - other long-term assets - Costs incurred to obtain and fulfill contracts with customers (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureOtherLongTermAssetsCostsIncurredToObtainAndFulfillContractsWithCustomersDetails |
| 1936 |
Disclosure of assets recognised from costs to obtain or fulfil contracts with customers [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfAssetsRecognisedFromCostsToObtainOrFulfilContractsWithCustomersTable |
| 1937 |
Categories of assets recognised from costs to obtain or fulfil contracts with customers [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfAssetsRecognisedFromCostsToObtainOrFulfilContractsWithCustomersAxis |
| 1938 |
Categories of assets recognised from costs to obtain or fulfil contracts with customers [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfAssetsRecognisedFromCostsToObtainOrFulfilContractsWithCustomersMember |
| 1939 |
Costs incurred to obtain contracts with customers |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CostsToObtainContractsWithCustomersMember |
| 1940 |
Costs incurred to fulfill contracts with customers |
Member |
|
|
tu:CostsToFulfillContractsWithCustomersMember |
| 1941 |
Retrospective application and retrospective restatement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetrospectiveApplicationAndRetrospectiveRestatementAxis |
| 1942 |
Currently stated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RestatedMember |
| 1943 |
As previously reported |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PreviouslyStatedMember |
| 1944 |
Transitional amount |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseDueToChangesInAccountingPolicyRequiredByIFRSsMember |
| 1945 |
Disclosure of assets recognised from costs to obtain or fulfil contracts with customers [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfAssetsRecognisedFromCostsToObtainOrFulfilContractsWithCustomersLineItems |
| 1946 |
Balance, beginning of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AssetsRecognisedFromCostsToObtainOrFulfilContractsWithCustomers |
| 1947 |
Additions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:AdditionsAssetsRecognisedFromCostsIncurredToObtainOrFulfilContractsWithCustomers |
| 1948 |
Amortization |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AmortisationAssetsRecognisedFromCostsIncurredToObtainOrFulfilContractsWithCustomers |
| 1949 |
Balance, end of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AssetsRecognisedFromCostsToObtainOrFulfilContractsWithCustomers |
| 1950 |
Current |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:CurrentAssetsRecognisedFromCostsToObtainOrFulfilContractsWithCustomers |
| 1951 |
Non-current |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:NoncurrentAssetsRecognisedFromCostsToObtainOrFulfilContractsWithCustomers |
| 1952 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AssetsRecognisedFromCostsToObtainOrFulfilContractsWithCustomers |
| 1953 |
42101 - Disclosure - real estate joint ventures - Summarized financial information (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureRealEstateJointVenturesSummarizedFinancialInformationDetails |
| 1954 |
Disclosure of joint ventures [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfJointVenturesTable |
| 1955 |
Unconsolidated structured entities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesAxis |
| 1956 |
Entity's total for unconsolidated structured entities [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 1957 |
Real estate joint ventures |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 1958 |
TELUS Sky real estate joint venture |
Member |
|
|
tu:TELUSSkyRealEstateJointVentureMember |
| 1959 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 1960 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 1961 |
3.7% mortgage |
Member |
|
|
tu:Mortgage3.7PercentDueSeptember2024Member |
| 1962 |
3.4% senior secured bonds |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeniorSecured3.4PercentBondsDueJuly2025Member |
| 1963 |
real estate joint venture |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfJointVenturesLineItems |
| 1964 |
Value of Common Shares donated |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:ValueOfCommonSharesDonated |
| 1965 |
Number of other partners in the transaction |
Concept (Integer) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumbersOfPartiesInTransaction |
| 1966 |
ASSETS |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AssetsAbstract |
| 1967 |
Current assets |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrentAssetsAbstract |
| 1968 |
Cash and temporary investments, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalents |
| 1969 |
Escrowed deposits for tenant inducements and liens |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:EscrowedDeposit |
| 1970 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherCurrentAssets |
| 1971 |
Current assets before classified as held for sale |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:CurrentAssetsBeforeClassifiedAsHeldForSale |
| 1972 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentAssets |
| 1973 |
Non-current assets |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:NoncurrentAssetsAbstract |
| 1974 |
Property under development - investment property |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentPropertyUnderConstructionOrDevelopment |
| 1975 |
Investment property |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentProperty |
| 1976 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherNoncurrentAssets |
| 1977 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentAssets |
| 1978 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Assets |
| 1979 |
LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityAndLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 1980 |
Current liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 1981 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:TradeAndOtherCurrentPayables |
| 1982 |
Current portion of 3.7% mortgage and senior secured 3.4% bonds |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentBorrowingsAndCurrentPortionOfNoncurrentBorrowings |
| 1983 |
Construction holdback liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:ConstructionHoldbackLiabilities |
| 1984 |
Current liabilities before classified as held for sale |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentLiabilitiesOtherThanLiabilitiesIncludedInDisposalGroupsClassifiedAsHeldForSale |
| 1985 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentLiabilities |
| 1986 |
Non-current liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 1987 |
Construction credit facilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherBorrowings |
| 1988 |
3.7% mortgage due September 2024 |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentPortionOfNoncurrentSecuredBankLoansReceived |
| 1989 |
Senior secured 3.4% bonds due July 2025 |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentPortionOfNoncurrentBondsIssued |
| 1990 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentLiabilities |
| 1991 |
Liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Liabilities |
| 1992 |
Owners' equity |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityAbstract |
| 1993 |
Common equity |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 1994 |
Other partners |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncontrollingInterests |
| 1995 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Equity |
| 1996 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EquityAndLiabilities |
| 1997 |
Interest rate on borrowings |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsInterestRate |
| 1998 |
42102 - Disclosure - real estate joint ventures - Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureRealEstateJointVenturesNetIncomeLossAndComprehensiveIncomeLossDetails |
| 1999 |
Disclosure of joint ventures [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfJointVenturesTable |
| 2000 |
Unconsolidated structured entities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesAxis |
| 2001 |
Entity's total for unconsolidated structured entities [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 2002 |
Real estate joint ventures |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 2003 |
real estate joint ventures |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfJointVenturesLineItems |
| 2004 |
Revenue from investment property |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RentalIncome |
| 2005 |
Revenue from sale of residential condominiums |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:RevenueFromSaleOfResidentialCondominiums |
| 2006 |
Other operating income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherRevenue |
| 2007 |
Depreciation and amortization |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DepreciationAndAmortisationExpense |
| 2008 |
Interest expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InterestExpense |
| 2009 |
Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 2010 |
Comprehensive income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncome |
| 2011 |
Capitalized financing costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:FinanceCostsCapitalized |
| 2012 |
Provision for income taxes of the partners recognized in net income and comprehensive income |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:ProvisionForIncomeTaxesOfPartnersIncludedInNetIncomeAndComprehensiveIncome |
| 2013 |
42103 - Disclosure - real estate joint ventures - Investment activity (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureRealEstateJointVenturesInvestmentActivityDetails |
| 2014 |
Disclosure of joint ventures [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfJointVenturesTable |
| 2015 |
Unconsolidated structured entities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesAxis |
| 2016 |
Entity's total for unconsolidated structured entities [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 2017 |
Real estate joint ventures |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 2018 |
TELUS Garden real estate joint venture |
Member |
|
|
tu:TELUSGardenRealEstateJointVentureMember |
| 2019 |
Categories of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 2020 |
Financial assets, category [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsCategoryMember |
| 2021 |
Loans and receivables |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LoansAndReceivablesCategoryMember |
| 2022 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 2023 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 2024 |
Equity |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityInvestmentsMember |
| 2025 |
real estate joint venture |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfJointVenturesLineItems |
| 2026 |
Related to real estate joint ventures' statements of income and other comprehensive income |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToAbstract |
| 2027 |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to us |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 2028 |
Related to real estate joint ventures' statements of financial position |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:RealEstateJointVenturesStatementsOfFinancialPositionAbstract |
| 2029 |
Items not affecting currently reported cash flows |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForReconcileProfitLossAbstract |
| 2030 |
Recognition of gain initially deferred on our real estate initially contributed |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:JointVentureRecognitionOfDeferredGainOnRealEstateContributed |
| 2031 |
Construction credit facilities financing costs charged by us and other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:JointVentureConstructionCreditFinancingCostsCharged |
| 2032 |
Cash flows in the current reporting period |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract |
| 2033 |
Construction credit facilities amounts advanced |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:JointVentureCreditFacilitiesAdvances |
| 2034 |
Financing costs paid to us |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:JointVentureReceiptsFromFinanceCost |
| 2035 |
Funds repaid to us and earnings distributed |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:JointVentureFundsRepaidAndEarningsDistributed |
| 2036 |
Net increase (decrease) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:JointVentureIncreaseDecrease |
| 2037 |
Real estate joint ventures carrying amounts |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:RealEstateJointVentureCarryingAmountsAbstract |
| 2038 |
Balance, beginning of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentsInJointVentures |
| 2039 |
Balance, end of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentsInJointVentures |
| 2040 |
Related party revenue from TELUS Garden office tenancy |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:LeasesAsLesseeRelatedPartyTransactions |
| 2041 |
42104 - Disclosure - real estate joint ventures - Commitments and contingent liabilities (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureRealEstateJointVenturesCommitmentsAndContingentLiabilitiesDetails |
| 2042 |
Disclosure of joint ventures [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfJointVenturesTable |
| 2043 |
Unconsolidated structured entities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesAxis |
| 2044 |
Entity's total for unconsolidated structured entities [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 2045 |
Real estate joint ventures |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 2046 |
TELUS Sky real estate joint venture |
Member |
|
|
tu:TELUSSkyRealEstateJointVentureMember |
| 2047 |
Counterparties [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CounterpartiesAxis |
| 2048 |
Counterparties [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CounterpartiesMember |
| 2049 |
Three Canadian financial institutions |
Member |
|
|
tu:ThreeCanadianFinancialInstitutionsMember |
| 2050 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 2051 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 2052 |
TELUS Corporation Construction Credit Facility |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationConstructionCreditFacilityMember |
| 2053 |
Construction Credit Facility - Other |
Member |
|
|
tu:ConstructionCreditFacilityOtherMember |
| 2054 |
real estate joint venture |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfJointVenturesLineItems |
| 2055 |
Real estate joint venture approximate total capital spending |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:RealEstateJointVentureExpectedSpending |
| 2056 |
Contractual capital commitments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ContractualCapitalCommitments |
| 2057 |
Number of Canadian financial institution lenders |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumberOfFinancialInstitutionsLenders |
| 2058 |
Percentage of financing provided |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:PercentageOfConstructionFinancingProvided |
| 2059 |
Construction financing amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:AmountOfConstructionFinancing |
| 2060 |
Undrawn |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:JointVentureUndrawnCreditFacilitiesProvidedByEntity |
| 2061 |
Advances |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:LongTermBorrowingsCurrentAndNonCurrent |
| 2062 |
42201 - Disclosure - short-term borrowings (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureShortTermBorrowingsDetails |
| 2063 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsTable |
| 2064 |
Subsidiaries [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:SignificantInvestmentsInSubsidiariesAxis |
| 2065 |
Entity's total for subsidiaries [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForSubsidiariesMember |
| 2066 |
TELUS Communications Inc. |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCommunicationIncMember |
| 2067 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 2068 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 2069 |
Revolving period securitization agreement |
Member |
|
|
tu:RevolvingPeriodSecuritizationAgreementMember |
| 2070 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 2071 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 2072 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 2073 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsLineItems |
| 2074 |
Trade receivables that can be sold under the securitization agreement |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:TradeReceivableSecuritizationAgreementMaximumCapacity |
| 2075 |
Cash proceeds from monthly sales |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:CashProceedsMinimumSalesRequirement |
| 2076 |
Trade receivables sold |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:TradeReceivablesHeldForSale |
| 2077 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:LongTermBorrowingsCurrentAndNonCurrent |
| 2078 |
Short-term borrowings |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ShorttermBorrowings |
| 2079 |
42301 - Disclosure - accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesDetails |
| 2080 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 2081 |
accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:TradeAndOtherPayablesAbstract |
| 2082 |
Accrued liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:AccruedLiabilities |
| 2083 |
Payroll and other employee related liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ShorttermEmployeeBenefitsAccruals |
| 2084 |
Restricted stock units liability |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:RestrictedStockUnitsLiability |
| 2085 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:AccruedAndEmployeeRelatedAndRestrictedStockUnitsLiabilities |
| 2086 |
Trade accounts payable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:TradeAndOtherCurrentPayablesToTradeSuppliers |
| 2087 |
Interest payable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InterestPayable |
| 2088 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherLiabilities |
| 2089 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:TradeAndOtherCurrentPayables |
| 2090 |
42401 - Disclosure - advance billings and customer deposits (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAdvanceBillingsAndCustomerDepositsDetails |
| 2091 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 2092 |
advance billings and customer deposits |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:AdvanceBillingsAndCustomerDepositsAbstract |
| 2093 |
Advance billings |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:AdvanceBilling |
| 2094 |
Deferred customer activation and connection fees |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:DeferredCustomerActivationAndConnectionFeesCurrentLiabilities |
| 2095 |
Customer deposits |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DepositsFromCustomers |
| 2096 |
Regulatory deferral accounts |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RegulatoryDeferralAccountCreditBalances |
| 2097 |
Contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentContractLiabilities |
| 2098 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherCurrentLiabilities |
| 2099 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:AdvanceBillingsAndCustomerDeposits |
| 2100 |
42402 - Disclosure - advance billings and customer deposits - Contract liabilities (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAdvanceBillingsAndCustomerDepositsContractLiabilitiesDetails |
| 2101 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 2102 |
advance billings and customer deposits |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:AdvanceBillingsAndCustomerDepositsAbstract |
| 2103 |
Contract liabilities at beginning of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ContractLiabilities |
| 2104 |
Revenue deferred in previous period and recognized in current period |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevenueThatWasIncludedInContractLiabilityBalanceAtBeginningOfPeriod |
| 2105 |
Net additions arising from operations |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IncreaseThroughOperationsContractLiabilities |
| 2106 |
Regulatory deferral account drawdown |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DecreaseThroughRegulatoryDeferralAccountDrawdown |
| 2107 |
Additions arising from business combinations |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseThroughBusinessCombinationsContractLiabilities |
| 2108 |
Contract liabilities at end of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ContractLiabilities |
| 2109 |
Current |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:CurrentContractLiabilitiesBeforeReclassificationIntoOutOfContractAssets |
| 2110 |
Non-current |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:NonCurrentAbstract |
| 2111 |
Deferred revenues |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RentDeferredIncomeClassifiedAsNoncurrent |
| 2112 |
Deferred customer activation and connection fees |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:DeferredCustomerActivationAndConnectionFeesClassifiedAsNonCurrent |
| 2113 |
42403 - Disclosure - advance billings and customer deposits - Reconciliation of contract liabilities (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAdvanceBillingsAndCustomerDepositsReconciliationOfContractLiabilitiesDetails |
| 2114 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 2115 |
advance billings and customer deposits |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:AdvanceBillingsAndCustomerDepositsAbstract |
| 2116 |
Gross contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:CurrentContractLiabilitiesBeforeReclassificationIntoOutOfContractAssets |
| 2117 |
Reclassification to contract assets for contracts with contract liabilities less than contract assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:ReclassificationToContractAssetsForContractsWithContractLiabilitiesLessThanContractAssets |
| 2118 |
Reclassification from contract assets for contracts with contract assets less than contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:ReclassificationFromContractAssetsForContractsWithContractAssetsLessThanContractLiabilities |
| 2119 |
Current contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentContractLiabilities |
| 2120 |
42501 - Disclosure - provisions (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureProvisionsDetails |
| 2121 |
Disclosure of other provisions [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOtherProvisionsTable |
| 2122 |
Classes of other provisions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfProvisionsAxis |
| 2123 |
Other provisions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherProvisionsMember |
| 2124 |
Asset retirement obligation |
Member |
|
|
tu:AssetRetirementObligationMember |
| 2125 |
Employee related |
Member |
|
|
tu:EmployeeRelatedMember |
| 2126 |
Written put options |
Member |
|
|
tu:WrittenPutOptionProvisionMember |
| 2127 |
Other |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:MiscellaneousOtherProvisionsMember |
| 2128 |
provisions |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOtherProvisionsLineItems |
| 2129 |
provisions reconciliation |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ReconciliationOfChangesInOtherProvisionsAbstract |
| 2130 |
Balance at beginning of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherProvisions |
| 2131 |
Additions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NewProvisionsOtherProvisions |
| 2132 |
Reversal |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:UnusedProvisionReversedOtherProvisions |
| 2133 |
Use |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProvisionUsedOtherProvisions |
| 2134 |
Interest effect |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseThroughChangeInInterest |
| 2135 |
Effects of foreign exchange, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughNetExchangeDifferencesOtherProvisions |
| 2136 |
Balance at end of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherProvisions |
| 2137 |
Current |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:OtherProvisionsCurrent |
| 2138 |
Non-current |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:OtherProvisionsNonCurrent |
| 2139 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherProvisions |
| 2140 |
Differences of interest effect due to change in discount rates as compared to interest accretion on provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:InterestEffectDifferenceDueToDiscountRateOtherProvisions |
| 2141 |
42601 - Disclosure - long-term debt (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureLongTermDebtDetails |
| 2142 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsTable |
| 2143 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 2144 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 2145 |
TELUS Corporation notes |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationNotesMember |
| 2146 |
TELUS Corporation commercial paper |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationCommercialPaperMember |
| 2147 |
TELUS Communications Inc. debentures |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCommunicationsInc.DebenturesMember |
| 2148 |
TELUS International (Cda) Inc. credit facility |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusInternationalCdaInc.CreditFacilityMember |
| 2149 |
long-term debt |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsLineItems |
| 2150 |
Details of long-term debt |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:DetailsOfLongTermDebtAbstract |
| 2151 |
Finance leases |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:FinanceLeaseLiabilities |
| 2152 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:LongTermBorrowingsCurrentAndNonCurrent |
| 2153 |
Current |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentPortionOfLongtermBorrowings |
| 2154 |
Non-current |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LongtermBorrowings |
| 2155 |
42602 - Disclosure - long-term debt - TELUS Corporation notes (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureLongTermDebtTelusCorporationNotesDetails |
| 2156 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsTable |
| 2157 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 2158 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 2159 |
TELUS Corporation notes |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationNotesMember |
| 2160 |
5.05% Notes, Series CG |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCg5.05PercentNotesMember |
| 2161 |
5.05% Notes, Series CH |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCh5.05PercentNotesMember |
| 2162 |
3.35% Notes, Series CJ |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCj3.35PercentNotesMember |
| 2163 |
3.35% Notes, Series CK |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCk3.35PercentNotesMember |
| 2164 |
4.40% Notes, Series CL |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCl4.40PercentNotesMember |
| 2165 |
3.60% Notes, Series CM |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCm3.60PercentNotesMember |
| 2166 |
5.15% Notes, Series CN |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCn5.15PercentNotesMember |
| 2167 |
3.20% Notes, Series CO |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCo3.20PercentNotesMember |
| 2168 |
4.85% Notes, Series CP |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCp4.85PercentNotesMember |
| 2169 |
3.75% Notes, Series CQ |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCq3.75PercentNotesMember |
| 2170 |
4.75% Notes, Series CR |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCr4.75PercentNotesMember |
| 2171 |
1.50% Notes, Series CS |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCs1.50PercentNotesMember |
| 2172 |
2.35% Notes, Series CT |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCt2.35PercentNotesMember |
| 2173 |
4.40% Notes, Series CU |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCu4.40PercentNotesMember |
| 2174 |
3.75% Notes, Series CV |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCv3.75PercentNotesMember |
| 2175 |
2.80% U.S. Dollar Notes |
Member |
|
|
tu:U.s.DollarNotes2.80PercentMember |
| 2176 |
3.70% U.S. Dollar Notes |
Member |
|
|
tu:U.s.DollarNotes3.70PercentMember |
| 2177 |
4.70% Notes, Series CW |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCw4.70PercentNotesMember |
| 2178 |
3.625% Notes, Series CX |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesCx3.625PercentNotesMember |
| 2179 |
4.60% U.S. Dollar Notes |
Member |
|
|
tu:U.s.DollarNotes4.60PercentMember |
| 2180 |
Classes of financial liabilities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialLiabilitiesAxis |
| 2181 |
Financial liabilities, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialLiabilitiesMember |
| 2182 |
Foreign exchange derivative |
Member |
|
|
tu:ForeignExchangeDerivativeMember |
| 2183 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 2184 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 2185 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 2186 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 2187 |
long-term debt |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsLineItems |
| 2188 |
TELUS Corporation notes |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:TELUSCorporationNotesAbstract |
| 2189 |
Fixed interest rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsInterestRate |
| 2190 |
Issued |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
tu:IfrsDebtInstrumentIssuedDate |
| 2191 |
Maturity |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
tu:IfrsDebtInstrumentMaturityDate |
| 2192 |
Issue price per $1000 increment of debt |
Concept (Per Unit) |
As Of |
|
tu:BorrowingsIssuePrice |
| 2193 |
Effective interest rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:BorrowingsEffectiveInterestRate |
| 2194 |
Principal face amount: Originally issued |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NotionalAmount |
| 2195 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:LongTermBorrowingsCurrentAndNonCurrent |
| 2196 |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:BorrowingsRedemptionSpreadBasisPoints |
| 2197 |
Redemption present value spread - Cessation date |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
tu:DebtInstrumentRedemptionPresentValueSpreadCessationDate |
| 2198 |
Repurchase offer price, expressed as percentage of principal |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:BorrowingsRepurchasePricePercentage |
| 2199 |
Long-term debt prepayment premium |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:LongTermDebtPrepaymentPremium |
| 2200 |
Redemption period |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:BorrowingsRedemptionPeriod |
| 2201 |
Redemption price percentage |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:BorrowingsRedemptionPricePercentage |
| 2202 |
Fixed exchange rate |
Concept (Pure) |
As Of |
|
tu:DerivativesFixedExchangeRate |
| 2203 |
42603 - Disclosure - long-term debt - TELUS Corporation commercial paper (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureLongTermDebtTelusCorporationCommercialPaperDetails |
| 2204 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsTable |
| 2205 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 2206 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 2207 |
TELUS Corporation commercial paper |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationCommercialPaperMember |
| 2208 |
TELUS Corporation credit facility |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationCreditFacilityMember |
| 2209 |
long-term debt |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsLineItems |
| 2210 |
TELUS Corporation commercial paper |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:TELUSCorporationCommercialPaperAbstract |
| 2211 |
Maximum aggregate amount of credit facility |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:IfrsLineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity |
| 2212 |
Current portion of non-current borrowings |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentPortionOfLongtermBorrowings |
| 2213 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:LongTermBorrowingsCurrentAndNonCurrent |
| 2214 |
Weighted average interest rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:BorrowingsEffectiveWeightedAverageInterestRate |
| 2215 |
42604 - Disclosure - long-term debt - TELUS Corporation credit facility (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureLongTermDebtTelusCorporationCreditFacilityDetails |
| 2216 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsTable |
| 2217 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 2218 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 2219 |
TELUS Corporation credit facility |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationCreditFacilityMember |
| 2220 |
TELUS Corporation commercial paper |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationCommercialPaperMember |
| 2221 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 2222 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 2223 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 2224 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 2225 |
long-term debt |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsLineItems |
| 2226 |
TELUS Corporation credit facility |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:TELUSCorporationCreditFacilityAbstract |
| 2227 |
Number of financial ratio tests |
Concept (Integer) |
As Of |
|
tu:NumberOfFinancialRatioTests |
| 2228 |
Net debt to operating cash flow ratio |
Concept (Pure) |
As Of |
|
tu:RatioOfNetDebtToOperatingCashFlow |
| 2229 |
Operating cash flow to interest expense ratio |
Concept (Pure) |
As Of |
|
tu:RatioOfOperatingCashFlowToInterestExpense |
| 2230 |
Net available |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:UndrawnBorrowingFacilities |
| 2231 |
Gross available |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:IfrsLineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity |
| 2232 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:LongTermBorrowingsCurrentAndNonCurrent |
| 2233 |
Letters of credit outstanding |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:IfrsLettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount |
| 2234 |
Maximum letter of credit required to participate in wireless spectrum auction |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:MaximumLetterOfCreditRequiredOfParticipantToParticipateInWirelessSpectrumAuction |
| 2235 |
42605 - Disclosure - long-term debt - TELUS Communications Inc. debentures (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureLongTermDebtTelusCommunicationsIncDebenturesDetails |
| 2236 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsTable |
| 2237 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 2238 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 2239 |
10.65% Debentures, Series 3 |
Member |
|
|
tu:Series310.65PercentDebenturesMember |
| 2240 |
9.65% Debentures, Series 5 |
Member |
|
|
tu:Series59.65PercentDebenturesMember |
| 2241 |
8.80% Debentures, Series B |
Member |
|
|
tu:SeriesB8.80PercentDebenturesMember |
| 2242 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 2243 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 2244 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 2245 |
long-term debt |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsLineItems |
| 2246 |
TELUS Communications Inc. debentures |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:TELUSCommunicationsIncDebenturesAbstract |
| 2247 |
Borrowings, interest rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsInterestRate |
| 2248 |
Issued |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
tu:IfrsDebtInstrumentIssuedDate |
| 2249 |
Maturity |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
tu:IfrsDebtInstrumentMaturityDate |
| 2250 |
Borrowings, issue price |
Concept (Per Unit) |
As Of |
|
tu:BorrowingsIssuePrice |
| 2251 |
Principal face amount: Originally issued |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NotionalAmount |
| 2252 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:LongTermBorrowingsCurrentAndNonCurrent |
| 2253 |
Redemption present value spread - Basis points |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:BorrowingsRedemptionSpreadBasisPoints |
| 2254 |
Period for exchange of debentures |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:PeriodForExchangeOfDebenturesUnderBorrowings |
| 2255 |
Exchange of debentures |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:ExchangeOfDebenturesAmount |
| 2256 |
Redemption of debentures, notice period |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:RedemptionOfDebenturesNoticePeriod |
| 2257 |
Redemption price percentage |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:BorrowingsRedemptionPricePercentage |
| 2258 |
42606 - Disclosure - long-term debt - TELUS International (Cda) Inc. credit facility (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureLongTermDebtTelusInternationalCdaIncCreditFacilityDetails |
| 2259 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsTable |
| 2260 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 2261 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 2262 |
TELUS International (Cda) Inc. credit facility |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusInternationalCdaInc.CreditFacilityMember |
| 2263 |
Revolving component |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusInternationalCdaIncRevolvingCreditFacilityMember |
| 2264 |
Term loan component |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusInternationalCdaIncTermLoanMember |
| 2265 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 2266 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 2267 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 2268 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 2269 |
Types of interest rates [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfInterestRatesAxis |
| 2270 |
Interest rate types [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InterestRateTypesMember |
| 2271 |
Fixed interest rate |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FixedInterestRateMember |
| 2272 |
long-term debt |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsLineItems |
| 2273 |
Maximum aggregate amount of credit facility |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:IfrsLineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity |
| 2274 |
Outstanding |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:GrossBorrowings |
| 2275 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:LongTermBorrowingsCurrentAndNonCurrent |
| 2276 |
Undrawn borrowing facilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:UndrawnBorrowingFacilities |
| 2277 |
Weighted average interest rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:BorrowingsWeightedAverageInterestRate |
| 2278 |
Fixed interest rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsInterestRate |
| 2279 |
Number of financial ratio tests |
Concept (Integer) |
As Of |
|
tu:NumberOfFinancialRatioTests |
| 2280 |
Net debt to operating cash flow ratio |
Concept (Pure) |
As Of |
|
tu:RatioOfNetDebtToOperatingCashFlow |
| 2281 |
Operating cash flow to debt service ratio |
Concept (Pure) |
As Of |
|
tu:RatioOfOperatingCashFlowToDebtServiceRatio |
| 2282 |
Percentage of principal advance to repay |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:PercentageOfPrincipalAdvanceToRepayBorrowings |
| 2283 |
42607 - Disclosure - long-term debt - Long-term debt maturities (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureLongTermDebtLongTermDebtMaturitiesDetails |
| 2284 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsTable |
| 2285 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 2286 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 2287 |
First year |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NotLaterThanOneYearMember |
| 2288 |
2 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneYearAndNotLaterThanTwoYearsMember |
| 2289 |
3 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanTwoYearsAndNotLaterThanThreeYearsMember |
| 2290 |
4 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanThreeYearsAndNotLaterThanFourYearsMember |
| 2291 |
5 years hence |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFourYearsAndNotLaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 2292 |
5 years hence and 10 years before |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFiveYearsAndNotLaterThanTenYearsMember |
| 2293 |
Thereafter |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanTenYearsMember |
| 2294 |
Currency [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
srt:CurrencyAxis |
| 2295 |
All Currencies [Domain] |
Member |
|
|
currency:AllCurrenciesDomain |
| 2296 |
U.S. Dollars |
Member |
|
|
currency:USD |
| 2297 |
Cdn. Dollars |
Member |
|
|
currency:CAD |
| 2298 |
Classes of financial liabilities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialLiabilitiesAxis |
| 2299 |
Financial liabilities, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialLiabilitiesMember |
| 2300 |
Long-term debt |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LongtermBorrowingsMember |
| 2301 |
Finance leases |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LeaseLiabilitiesMember |
| 2302 |
Derivative Liability Receive |
Member |
|
|
tu:DerivativeLiabilitiesReceivableMember |
| 2303 |
Derivative Liability Pay |
Member |
|
|
tu:DerivativeLiabilitiesPayableMember |
| 2304 |
Composite long-term debt |
Member |
|
|
tu:LongTermDebtNetOfDerivativeImpactMember |
| 2305 |
Long-term debt maturities |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsLineItems |
| 2306 |
Future cash outflows in respect of composite long-term debt principal repayments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NotionalAmount |
| 2307 |
Future cash outflows in respect of composite long-term debt principal repayments - Finance leases |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:FinanceLeaseLiabilities |
| 2308 |
Future cash outflows in respect of composite long-term debt principal repayments - Derivative Liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:FutureCashOutflowsLongTermDebtPrincipalRepaymentsDerivativeLiabilities |
| 2309 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:FutureCashOutflowsLongTermDebtPrincipalRepaymentsIncludingDerivativeLiabilities |
| 2310 |
Future cash outflows in respect of associated interest and like carrying costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:FutureCashOutflowsLongTermDebtInterestAndLikeCarryingCosts |
| 2311 |
Future cash outflows in respect of associated interest and like carrying costs - Finance leases |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:FutureCashOutflowsLongTermDebtInterestAndLikeCarryingCostsFinanceLeases |
| 2312 |
Future cash outflows in respect of associated interest and like carrying costs - Derivative Liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:FutureCashOutflowsLongTermDebtInterestAndLikeCarryingCostsDerivativeLiabilities |
| 2313 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:FutureCashOutflowsLongTermDebtInterestAndLikeCarryingCostsIncludingDerivativeLiabilities |
| 2314 |
Undiscounted contractual maturities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NonderivativeFinancialLiabilitiesUndiscountedCashFlows |
| 2315 |
Undiscounted contractual maturities - Finance leases |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:UndiscountedContractualMaturitiesFinanceLeaseObligations |
| 2316 |
Undiscounted contractual maturities - Derivative Liabilities, Receive |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
tu:ContractualAmountsToBeExchangedInDerivativeFinancialInstrumentForWhichGrossCashFlowsAreExchangedDerivativeReceive |
| 2317 |
Undiscounted contractual maturities - Derivative Liabilities, Pay |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ContractualAmountsToBeExchangedInDerivativeFinancialInstrumentForWhichGrossCashFlowsAreExchanged |
| 2318 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:NonderivativeAndDerivativeFinancialLiabilitiesUndiscountedCashFlows |
| 2319 |
Repayment term of finance lease |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:TermOfFinanceLease |
| 2320 |
Weighted average interest rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
tu:BorrowingsWeightedAverageInterestRate |
| 2321 |
42701 - Disclosure - other long-term liabilities (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureOtherLongTermLiabilitiesDetails |
| 2322 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 2323 |
other long-term liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:MiscellaneousNoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 2324 |
Contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncurrentContractLiabilities |
| 2325 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:OtherNonCurrentLiabilitiesIncludedInDeferredRevenues |
| 2326 |
Deferred revenues |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredIncome |
| 2327 |
Pension benefit liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:PensionLiabilitiesDefinedBenefitPlan |
| 2328 |
Other post-employment benefit liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:OtherPostEmploymentLiabilitiesDefinedBenefitPlan |
| 2329 |
Restricted stock unit and deferred share unit liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:NonCurrentRestrictedStockUnitsAndDeferredShareUnitsLiability |
| 2330 |
Derivative liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DerivativeFinancialLiabilities |
| 2331 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:NonCurrentOtherLiability |
| 2332 |
Subtotal |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:OtherNonCurrentLiabilityBeforeDeferredCustomerActivationAndConnectionFees |
| 2333 |
Deferred customer activation and connection fees |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:DeferredCustomerActivationAndConnectionFeesOtherLongTermLiabilities |
| 2334 |
Other long-term liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherNoncurrentLiabilities |
| 2335 |
42801 - Disclosure - Common Share capital (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureCommonShareCapitalDetails |
| 2336 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalTable |
| 2337 |
Classes of share capital [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalAxis |
| 2338 |
Share capital [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalMember |
| 2339 |
First Preferred Shares |
Member |
|
|
tu:FirstPreferredSharesMember |
| 2340 |
Second Preferred Shares |
Member |
|
|
tu:SecondPreferredSharesMember |
| 2341 |
Common Shares |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OrdinarySharesMember |
| 2342 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 2343 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 2344 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 2345 |
Categories of related parties [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfRelatedPartiesAxis |
| 2346 |
Entity's total for related parties [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForRelatedPartiesMember |
| 2347 |
Wholly owned subsidiary |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SubsidiariesMember |
| 2348 |
Common Share capital |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalLineItems |
| 2349 |
Shares authorized |
Concept (Shares) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfSharesAuthorised |
| 2350 |
Number of votes per common share |
Concept (Integer) |
For Period |
|
tu:NumberOfVotePerCommonShare |
| 2351 |
Minimum percentage of common shares issued and outstanding owned by Canadians |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:MinimumPercentageOfCommonSharesIssuedAndOutstandingOwnedByCanadians |
| 2352 |
Common shares reserved for issuance |
Concept (Shares) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:SharesReservedForIssueUnderOptionsAndContractsForSaleOfShares |
| 2353 |
Purchase of common shares related to normal course issuer bid |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
tu:PurchaseOfCommonSharesRelatedToNormalCourseIssuerBid |
| 2354 |
Cost of purchase of common shares related to normal course issuer bid |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:CostOfPurchaseOfCommonSharesRelatedToNormalCourseIssuerBid |
| 2355 |
42901 - Disclosure - contingent liabilities (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureContingentLiabilitiesDetails |
| 2356 |
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfContingentLiabilitiesTable |
| 2357 |
Classes of contingent liabilities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfContingentLiabilitiesAxis |
| 2358 |
Contingent liabilities [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ContingentLiabilitiesMember |
| 2359 |
Claims and lawsuits |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LegalProceedingsContingentLiabilityMember |
| 2360 |
Indemnification obligations |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ContingentLiabilityForGuaranteesMember |
| 2361 |
Litigation Case [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
tu:IfrsLitigationCaseAxis |
| 2362 |
Litigation Case Type [Domain] |
Member |
|
|
tu:IfrsLitigationCaseTypeDomain |
| 2363 |
4G LTE Network patent infringement claim |
Member |
|
|
tu:Network4gltePatentInfringementClaimMember |
| 2364 |
Area Code 867 blocking claim |
Member |
|
|
tu:AreaCode867BlockingClaimMember |
| 2365 |
Disclosure of contingent liabilities [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfContingentLiabilitiesLineItems |
| 2366 |
Claims and lawsuits |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:ContingentLiabilitiesClaimsAndLawsuitsAbstract |
| 2367 |
Number of third-party patents involved in patent infringement claim |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:PatentInfringementClaimNumberOfThirdPartyPatents |
| 2368 |
Damages sought |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IfrsLossContingencyDamagesSoughtValue |
| 2369 |
Number of third-party patent infringement claims abandoned |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
tu:PatentInfringementClaimNumberOfThirdPartyPatentsAbandoned |
| 2370 |
Indemnification obligation |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:ContingentLiabilitiesIndemnificationObligationAbstract |
| 2371 |
Contingent liability amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:EstimatedFinancialEffectOfContingentLiabilities |
| 2372 |
43001 - Disclosure - related party transactions (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureRelatedPartyTransactionsDetails |
| 2373 |
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTransactionsBetweenRelatedPartiesTable |
| 2374 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 2375 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 2376 |
Restricted stock units |
Member |
|
|
tu:KeyManagementPersonnelRestrictedStockUnitsRSUMember |
| 2377 |
Directors' Deferred Share Unit Plan |
Member |
|
|
tu:DirectorsDeferredShareUnitPlanMember |
| 2378 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 2379 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 2380 |
Minimum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 2381 |
Maximum |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 2382 |
Categories of related parties [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfRelatedPartiesAxis |
| 2383 |
Entity's total for related parties [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForRelatedPartiesMember |
| 2384 |
Key management personnel |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:KeyManagementPersonnelOfEntityOrParentMember |
| 2385 |
Transactions with key management personnel |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTransactionsBetweenRelatedPartiesLineItems |
| 2386 |
Short-term benefits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationShorttermEmployeeBenefits |
| 2387 |
Post-employment pension and other benefits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationPostemploymentBenefits |
| 2388 |
Share-based compensation |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationSharebasedPayment |
| 2389 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:KeyManagementPersonnelCompensation |
| 2390 |
Effect on share-based compensation expense of derivatives used to manage costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationShareBasedPaymentDerivativeEffect |
| 2391 |
Number of units awarded in period (in shares) |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfInstrumentsOtherEquityInstrumentsGranted |
| 2392 |
Notional value of units awarded in period |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:NotionalValueOfInstrumentsOtherEquityInstrumentsGranted |
| 2393 |
Grant-date fair value of units awarded in period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateOtherEquityInstrumentsGranted |
| 2394 |
Liability amounts accrued for share-based compensation awards to key management personnel |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:KeyManagerialPersonnelLiabilitiesAccruedForRestrictedStockUnitsAndDeferredShareUnitsAbstract |
| 2395 |
Restricted stock units |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:KeyManagerialPersonnelLiabilitiesAccruedForRestrictedStockUnits |
| 2396 |
Deferred share units |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:KeyManagerialPersonnelLiabilitiesAccruedForDeferredShareUnits |
| 2397 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
tu:KeyManagerialPersonnelLiabilitiesAccruedForRestrictedStockUnitsAndDeferredShareUnits |
| 2398 |
Deferred share units paid out |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:KeyManagerialPersonnelDeferredShareUnitsPaidOut |
| 2399 |
Number of months base salary considered for severance payments |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
tu:KeyManagerialPersonnelSeverancePaymentsNumberOfMonthsBaseSalaryConsidered |
| 2400 |
Annual cash bonus as a percentage of base salary upon termination without cause |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
tu:KeyManagerialPersonnelSeverancePaymentsAnnualCashBonusPercentage |
| 2401 |
Transactions with defined benefit pension plans |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:TransactionsWithDefinedBenefitPensionPlansAbstract |
| 2402 |
Charges for management and administrative services to our defined benefit pension plans |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:DefinedBenefitPlansManagementAndAdministrativeServiceCharges |
| 2403 |
43101 - Disclosure - additional statement of cash flow information (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAdditionalStatementOfCashFlowInformationDetails |
| 2404 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 2405 |
additional statement of cash flow information |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:DisclosureOfAdditionalStatementOfCashFlowInformationAbstract |
| 2406 |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract |
| 2407 |
Net change in non-cash operating working capital |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:NetChangeInNonCashOperatingWorkingCapitalAbstract |
| 2408 |
Accounts receivable |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForDecreaseIncreaseInTradeAndOtherReceivables |
| 2409 |
Inventories |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForDecreaseIncreaseInInventories |
| 2410 |
Contract assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:AdjustmentsForIncreaseDecreaseInContractAssets |
| 2411 |
Prepaid expenses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:AdjustmentsForDecreaseIncreaseInPrepaidExpenses |
| 2412 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities |
| 2413 |
Income and other taxes receivable and payable, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseAccruedTaxesPayable |
| 2414 |
Advance billings and customer deposits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseCustomerAdvancesAndDeposits |
| 2415 |
Provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForProvisions |
| 2416 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForReconcileProfitLoss |
| 2417 |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract |
| 2418 |
Cash payments for capital assets, excluding spectrum licences |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:CapitalAssetAdditionsExcludingSpectrumLicencesAbstract |
| 2419 |
Property, plant and equipment |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:PurchaseOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentClassifiedAsInvestingActivities |
| 2420 |
Intangible assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:PurchaseOfIntangibleAssetsClassifiedAsInvestingActivities |
| 2421 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:PurchaseOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwillInvestmentPropertyAndOtherNoncurrentAssets |
| 2422 |
Additions arising from finance leases |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:AdditionalCapitalExpendituresFromFinanceLeases |
| 2423 |
Additions arising from non-monetary transactions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:AdditionalCapitalExpendituresFromNonMonetaryTransactions |
| 2424 |
Capital expenditures |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:CapitalExpendituresExcludingNonCash |
| 2425 |
Asset retirement obligations netted (included) in additions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:AssetRetirementObligationsExpenditures |
| 2426 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:CapitalExpendituresNetAssetRetirementObligations |
| 2427 |
Other non-cash items included above |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:CashPaymentsForCapitalAssetsExcludingSpectrumLicences |
| 2428 |
Change in associated non-cash investing working capital |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseInNonCashInvestingWorkingCapital |
| 2429 |
Non-cash change in asset retirement obligation |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseInNonCashChangeInAssetRetirementObligation |
| 2430 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:CapitalExpendituresNetNonCashInvestingWorkingCapital |
| 2431 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:PurchaseOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodWillInvestmentPropertyAndOtherNonCurrentAssetsExcludingSpectrumLicences |
| 2432 |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract |
| 2433 |
Issue of shares by subsidiary to non-controlling interests |
Abstract |
|
|
tu:IssueOfSharesBySubsidiaryToNoncontrollingInterestAbstract |
| 2434 |
Issue of shares |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProceedsFromIssuingShares |
| 2435 |
Non-monetary issue of shares in business combination |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
tu:NonMonetaryIssueOfSharesInBusinessCombination |
| 2436 |
Cash proceeds on share issuance |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProceedsFromIssueOfOrdinaryShares |
| 2437 |
Transaction costs and other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:PaymentsForTransactionsCostsAndOtherForSharesIssued |
| 2438 |
Total issue of shares by subsidiary to non-controlling interest - Issued or received |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProceedsFromChangesInOwnershipInterestsInSubsidiaries |
| 2439 |
43102 - Disclosure - additional statement of cash flow information - Financing activities (Details) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.telus.com/role/DisclosureAdditionalStatementOfCashFlowInformationFinancingActivitiesDetails |
| 2440 |
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfLiabilitiesArisingFromFinancingActivitiesTable |
| 2441 |
Liabilities arising from financing activities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesArisingFromFinancingActivitiesAxis |
| 2442 |
Liabilities arising from financing activities [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesArisingFromFinancingActivitiesMember |
| 2443 |
Dividends paid to holders of Common Shares |
Member |
|
|
tu:DividendsPaidToHoldersOfCommonSharesMember |
| 2444 |
Dividends reinvested in shares from Treasury |
Member |
|
|
tu:DividendsReinvestedInSharesFromTreasuryMember |
| 2445 |
Dividends payable to holders of Common Shares net of dividends reinvested in shares from treasury |
Member |
|
|
tu:DividendsPayableToHoldersOfCommonSharesNetOfDividendsReinvestedInSharesFromTreasuryMember |
| 2446 |
Short-term borrowings |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ShorttermBorrowingsMember |
| 2447 |
Long-term debt |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LongtermBorrowingsMember |
| 2448 |
Long-term debt including derivatives used to manage currency risks arising from U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt |
Member |
|
|
tu:LongtermBorrowingsIncludingEffectOfDerivativesToManageForeignCurrencyRisksMember |
| 2449 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 2450 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 2451 |
TELUS Corporation notes |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationNotesMember |
| 2452 |
TELUS Corporation commercial paper |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCorporationCommercialPaperMember |
| 2453 |
TELUS Communications Inc. debentures |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusCommunicationsInc.DebenturesMember |
| 2454 |
TELUS International (Cda) Inc. credit facility |
Member |
|
|
tu:TelusInternationalCdaInc.CreditFacilityMember |
| 2455 |
Finance leases |
Member |
|
|
tu:FinanceLeaseMember |
| 2456 |
Derivatives used to manage currency risks arising from U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt - liability (asset) |
Member |
|
|
tu:DerivativesUsedToManageCurrencyRisksArisingFromUSDollarDenominatedLongTermDebtMember |
| 2457 |
To eliminate effect of gross settlement of derivatives used to manage currency risks arising from U.S. dollar-denominated long-term debt |
Member |
|
|
tu:ToEliminateEffectOfGrossSettlementOfDerivativesUsedToManageCurrencyRisksArisingFromLongTermDebtMember |
| 2458 |
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfLiabilitiesArisingFromFinancingActivitiesLineItems |
| 2459 |
Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ChangesInLiabilitiesArisingFromFinancingActivitiesAbstract |
| 2460 |
Beginning |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesArisingFromFinancingActivities |
| 2461 |
Issued or received |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseIssuingOrReceivingLiabilitiesArisingFromFinancingActivities |
| 2462 |
Redemptions, repayments or payments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
tu:IncreaseDecreaseThroughFinancingRedemptionsRepaymentsOrPaymentsLiabilitiesArisingFromFinancingActivities |
| 2463 |
Foreign exchange movement (Note 4(i)) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughEffectOfChangesInForeignExchangeRatesLiabilitiesArisingFromFinancingActivities |
| 2464 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughOtherChangesLiabilitiesArisingFromFinancingActivities |
| 2465 |
Ending |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesArisingFromFinancingActivities |