| Line |
Label |
Object Class |
Period Type |
Balance |
Report ElementName |
| 1 |
1001 - Document - Document and Entity Information |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DocumentandEntityInformation |
| 2 |
Document Information [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
dei:DocumentInformationTable |
| 3 |
Classes of share capital [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalAxis |
| 4 |
Share capital [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalMember |
| 5 |
Common shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OrdinarySharesMember |
| 6 |
Class A Shares Series 2 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassASharesSeriesTwoMember |
| 7 |
Class A Shares Series 3 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassASharesSeriesThreeMember |
| 8 |
Class 1 Shares Series 3 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSharesSeriesThreeMember |
| 9 |
Class 1 Shares Series 4 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSharesSeriesFourMember |
| 10 |
Class 1 Shares Series 5 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSharesSeriesFiveMember |
| 11 |
Class 1 Shares Series 7 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSharesSeriesSevenMember |
| 12 |
Class 1 Shares Series 9 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSharesSeriesNineMember |
| 13 |
Class 1 Shares Series 11 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSharesSeriesElevenMember |
| 14 |
Class 1 Shares Series 13 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSharesSeriesThirteenMember |
| 15 |
Class 1 Shares Series 15 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSharesSeriesFifteenMember |
| 16 |
Class 1 Shares Series 17 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSharesSeriesSeventeenMember |
| 17 |
Class 1 Shares Series 19 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSharesSeriesNineteenMember |
| 18 |
Class 1 Shares Series 21 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSharesSeriesTwentyOneMember |
| 19 |
Class 1 Shares Series 23 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSharesSeriesTwentyThreeMember |
| 20 |
Class 1 Shares Series 25 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSharesSeriesTwentyFiveMember |
| 21 |
Document Information [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
dei:DocumentInformationLineItems |
| 22 |
Document Type |
Concept (Submission Type) |
For Period |
|
dei:DocumentType |
| 23 |
Amendment Flag |
Concept (Yes/No) |
For Period |
|
dei:AmendmentFlag |
| 24 |
Document Period End Date |
Concept (Date) |
For Period |
|
dei:DocumentPeriodEndDate |
| 25 |
Document Fiscal Year Focus |
Concept (Year) |
For Period |
|
dei:DocumentFiscalYearFocus |
| 26 |
Document Fiscal Period Focus |
Concept (Fiscal Period) |
For Period |
|
dei:DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus |
| 27 |
Trading Symbol |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
dei:TradingSymbol |
| 28 |
Entity Registrant Name |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
dei:EntityRegistrantName |
| 29 |
Entity Central Index Key |
Concept (CIK Number) |
For Period |
|
dei:EntityCentralIndexKey |
| 30 |
Current Fiscal Year End Date |
Concept (Month/Day) |
For Period |
|
dei:CurrentFiscalYearEndDate |
| 31 |
Entity Current Reporting Status |
Concept (Yes/No) |
For Period |
|
dei:EntityCurrentReportingStatus |
| 32 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company |
Concept (Yes/No) |
For Period |
|
dei:EntityEmergingGrowthCompany |
| 33 |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding |
Concept (Shares) |
As Of |
|
dei:EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding |
| 34 |
1003 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Financial Position |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/StatementOfFinancialPositionOrderOfLiquidity-220000 |
| 35 |
Statement [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:StatementTable |
| 36 |
Classes of share capital [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalAxis |
| 37 |
Share capital [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalMember |
| 38 |
Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PreferenceSharesMember |
| 39 |
Common shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OrdinarySharesMember |
| 40 |
Statement [LineItems] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:StatementLineItems |
| 41 |
Assets |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AssetsAbstract |
| 42 |
Cash and short-term securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalents |
| 43 |
Debt securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DebtInstrumentsHeld |
| 44 |
Public equities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:EquityInstrumentsHeld |
| 45 |
Mortgages |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:Mortgages |
| 46 |
Private placements |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:PrivatePlacements |
| 47 |
Policy loans |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentsForRiskOfPolicyholders |
| 48 |
Loans to bank clients |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:LoansAndAdvancesToCustomers |
| 49 |
Real estate |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentProperty |
| 50 |
Other invested assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:OtherInvestedAssets |
| 51 |
Total invested assets (note 3) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:InvestedAssets |
| 52 |
Other assets |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:OtherAssets1Abstract |
| 53 |
Accrued investment income |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AccruedIncome |
| 54 |
Outstanding premiums |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:OutstandingPremiums |
| 55 |
Derivatives (note 4) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DerivativeFinancialAssets |
| 56 |
Reinsurance assets (notes 7 and 8) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ReinsuranceAssets |
| 57 |
Deferred tax assets (note 5) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxAssets |
| 58 |
Goodwill and intangible assets (note 6) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsAndGoodwill |
| 59 |
Miscellaneous |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:MiscellaneousOtherAssets |
| 60 |
Total other assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherAssets |
| 61 |
Segregated funds net assets (note 22) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:SegregatedFundsNetAssetsHeldByPolicyholders |
| 62 |
Total assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Assets |
| 63 |
Liabilities and Equity |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityAndLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 64 |
Liabilities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesAbstract |
| 65 |
Insurance contract liabilities (note 7) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesArisingFromInsuranceContracts |
| 66 |
Investment contract liabilities (note 8) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentContractsLiabilities |
| 67 |
Deposits from bank clients |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DepositsFromCustomers |
| 68 |
Derivatives (note 4) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DerivativeFinancialLiabilities |
| 69 |
Deferred tax liabilities (note 5) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxLiabilities |
| 70 |
Other liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherFinancialLiabilities |
| 71 |
Financial liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:FinancialLiabilitiesBeforeLongTermDebtCapitalInstrumentsAndSegregatedFunds |
| 72 |
Long-term debt (note 10) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LongtermBorrowings |
| 73 |
Capital instruments (note 11) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DebtSecurities |
| 74 |
Segregated funds net liabilities (note 22) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:SegregatedFundsNetLiabilities |
| 75 |
Total liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Liabilities |
| 76 |
Equity |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityAbstract |
| 77 |
Issued shares (note 12) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IssuedCapital |
| 78 |
Contributed surplus |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:AdditionalPaidinCapital |
| 79 |
Shareholders' retained earnings |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RetainedEarnings |
| 80 |
Shareholders' accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherReservesAbstract |
| 81 |
Pension and other post-employment plans |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ReserveOfRemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 82 |
Available-for-sale securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ReserveOfGainsAndLossesOnRemeasuringAvailableforsaleFinancialAssets |
| 83 |
Cash flow hedges |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ReserveOfCashFlowHedges |
| 84 |
Real estate revaluation surplus |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevaluationSurplus |
| 85 |
Translation of foreign operations |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ReserveOfExchangeDifferencesOnTranslation |
| 86 |
Total shareholders' equity |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 87 |
Participating policyholders' equity |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:ParticipatingPolicyholdersEquity |
| 88 |
Non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncontrollingInterests |
| 89 |
Total equity |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Equity |
| 90 |
Total liabilities and equity |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EquityAndLiabilities |
| 91 |
1004 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Income |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeProfitOrLossByNatureOfExpense-320000 |
| 92 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 93 |
Profit or loss [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:IncomeStatementAbstract |
| 94 |
Revenue |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:RevenueAbstract |
| 95 |
Premium income |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:InsurancePremiumIncomeAbstract |
| 96 |
Gross premiums |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncomeArisingFromInsuranceContracts |
| 97 |
Premiums ceded to reinsurers |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:PremiumsCededToReinsurers |
| 98 |
Net premiums |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NetEarnedPremium |
| 99 |
Investment income (note 3) |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:InvestmentIncomeLossAbstract |
| 100 |
Investment income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentIncome |
| 101 |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on assets supporting insurance and investment contract liabilities and on the macro hedge program |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:RealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesOnAssetsSupportingInsuranceAndInvestmentContractLiabilitiesAndOnMacroHedgeProgram |
| 102 |
Net investment income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:NetInvestmentIncomeLoss |
| 103 |
Other revenue (note 14) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherRevenue |
| 104 |
Total revenue |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Revenue |
| 105 |
Contract benefits and expenses To contract holders and beneficiaries |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:BenefitsClaimsAndExpensesAbstract |
| 106 |
Gross claims and benefits (note 7) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:InsuranceClaimsAndBenefitsGross |
| 107 |
Increase (decrease) in insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ChangeInInsuranceContractLiabilities |
| 108 |
Increase (decrease) in investment contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInvestmentContractLiabilities |
| 109 |
Benefits and expenses ceded to reinsurers |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:BenefitsAndExpensesCededToReinsurers |
| 110 |
Decrease (increase) in reinsurance assets (note 7) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInReinsuranceAssets |
| 111 |
Net benefits and claims |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ClaimsAndBenefitsPaidNetOfReinsuranceRecoveries |
| 112 |
General expenses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense |
| 113 |
Investment expenses (note 3) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:InvestmentExpenses |
| 114 |
Commissions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FeeAndCommissionExpense |
| 115 |
Interest expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InterestExpense |
| 116 |
Net premium taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:NetInsurancePremiumTaxes |
| 117 |
Total contract benefits and expenses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:BenefitsExpenseArisingFromInsuranceContracts |
| 118 |
Income before income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossBeforeTax |
| 119 |
Income tax (expense) recovery |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxExpenseContinuingOperations |
| 120 |
Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 121 |
Net income (loss) attributed to: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToAbstract |
| 122 |
Non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests |
| 123 |
Participating policyholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ProfitLossAttributableToParticipatingPolicyholders |
| 124 |
Shareholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 125 |
Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 126 |
Net income attributed to shareholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 127 |
Preferred share dividends |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ProfitLossAttributableToPreferredShareDividends |
| 128 |
Common shareholders' net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ProfitLossAttributableToCommonShareholders |
| 129 |
Earnings per share |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EarningsPerShareAbstract |
| 130 |
Basic earnings per common share (note 12) |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:BasicEarningsLossPerShare |
| 131 |
Diluted earnings per common share (note 12) |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DilutedEarningsLossPerShare |
| 132 |
Dividends per common share |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DividendsPaidOrdinarySharesPerShare |
| 133 |
1005 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeOCIComponentsPresentedNetOfTax-410000 |
| 134 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 135 |
Statement of comprehensive income [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeAbstract |
| 136 |
Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 137 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI"), net of tax: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeAbstract |
| 138 |
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to net income: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComponentsOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeThatWillBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossNetOfTaxAbstract |
| 139 |
Foreign exchange gains (losses) on: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ExchangeDifferencesOnTranslationAbstract |
| 140 |
Translation of foreign operations |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnExchangeDifferencesOnTranslationNetOfTax |
| 141 |
Net investment hedges |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnHedgesOfNetInvestmentsInForeignOperationsNetOfTax |
| 142 |
Available-for-sale financial securities: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AvailableforsaleFinancialAssetsAbstract |
| 143 |
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the year |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnRemeasuringAvailableforsaleFinancialAssetsNetOfTax |
| 144 |
Reclassification of net realized (gains) losses and impairments to net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ReclassificationAdjustmentsOnAvailableforsaleFinancialAssetsNetOfTax |
| 145 |
Cash flow hedges: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowHedgesAbstract |
| 146 |
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the year |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnCashFlowHedgesNetOfTax |
| 147 |
Reclassification of realized losses to net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ReclassificationAdjustmentsOnCashFlowHedgesNetOfTax |
| 148 |
Share of other comprehensive income (losses) of associates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ShareOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeOfAssociatesAndJointVenturesAccountedForUsingEquityMethodThatWillBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossNetOfTax |
| 149 |
Total items that may be subsequently reclassified to net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeThatWillBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossNetOfTax |
| 150 |
Items that will not be reclassified to net income: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComponentsOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossNetOfTaxAbstract |
| 151 |
Change in pension and other post-employment plans |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxGainsLossesOnRemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 152 |
Real estate revaluation reserve |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxGainsLossesOnRevaluation |
| 153 |
Total items that will not be reclassified to net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossNetOfTax |
| 154 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 155 |
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncome |
| 156 |
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributed to: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToAbstract |
| 157 |
Non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests |
| 158 |
Participating policyholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToParticipatingPolicyholders |
| 159 |
Shareholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 160 |
Income tax expense (recovery) on: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToComponentsOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeAbstract |
| 161 |
Unrealized foreign exchange gains/losses on translation of foreign operations |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToExchangeDifferencesOnTranslationOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 162 |
Unrealized foreign exchange gains/losses on net investment hedges |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToHedgesOfNetInvestmentsInForeignOperationsOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 163 |
Unrealized gains/losses on available-for-sale financial securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToAvailableforsaleFinancialAssetsOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 164 |
Reclassification of realized gains/losses and recoveries/impairments to net income on available-for-sale financial securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncomeTaxRelatingToReclassificationAdjustmentOnAvailableforsaleFinancialAssetsOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 165 |
Unrealized gains/losses on cash flow hedges |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToCashFlowHedgesOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 166 |
Reclassification of realized gains/losses to net income on cash flow hedges |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncomeTaxRelatingToReclassificationAdjustmentsOnCashFlowHedgesOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 167 |
Change in pension and other post-employment plans |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToRemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlansOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 168 |
Real estate revaluation reserve |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToChangesInRevaluationSurplusOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 169 |
Total income tax expense (recovery) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToComponentsOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 170 |
1006 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/StatementOfChangesInEquity-610000 |
| 171 |
Statement of changes in equity [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:StatementOfChangesInEquityTable |
| 172 |
Components of equity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComponentsOfEquityAxis |
| 173 |
Equity [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityMember |
| 174 |
Contributed Surplus [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AdditionalPaidinCapitalMember |
| 175 |
Shareholders' Retained Earnings [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetainedEarningsMember |
| 176 |
Shareholders' accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember |
| 177 |
Participating Policyholders' Equity [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ParticipatingPolicyholdersEquityMember |
| 178 |
Non-controlling Interests [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NoncontrollingInterestsMember |
| 179 |
Classes of share capital [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalAxis |
| 180 |
Share capital [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalMember |
| 181 |
Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PreferenceSharesMember |
| 182 |
Common shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OrdinarySharesMember |
| 183 |
Statement of changes in equity [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:StatementOfChangesInEquityLineItems |
| 184 |
Balance, beginning of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Equity |
| 185 |
Total shareholders' equity, end of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 186 |
Change in unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) of net foreign operations |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnExchangeDifferencesOnTranslationNetOfTax |
| 187 |
Net income attributed to shareholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 188 |
Exercise of stock options and deferred share units |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseThroughExerciseOfOptionsAndDeferredShareUnits |
| 189 |
Net income attributed to non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests |
| 190 |
Issued (note 12) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IssueOfEquity |
| 191 |
Net income (loss) attributed to participating policyholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ProfitLossAttributableToParticipatingPolicyholders |
| 192 |
Change in actuarial gains (losses) on pension and other post-employment plans |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxGainsLossesOnRemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 193 |
Common shares repurchased |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
mfc:RepurchaseOfCommonShares |
| 194 |
Stock option expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughSharebasedPaymentTransactions |
| 195 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributed to non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:OtherComprehensiveLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests |
| 196 |
Issuance costs, net of tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ShareIssueRelatedCost |
| 197 |
Other comprehensive income attributed to policyholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:OtherComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToPolicyholders |
| 198 |
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale financial securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnRemeasuringAvailableforsaleFinancialAssetsNetOfTax |
| 199 |
Preferred share dividends |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DividendsPaidOtherShares |
| 200 |
Issued on exercise of stock options |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughExerciseOfOptions |
| 201 |
Acquisition of non-controlling interest |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughChangesInOwnershipInterestsInSubsidiariesThatDoNotResultInLossOfControl |
| 202 |
Contributions (distributions), net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ContributionsNetNoncontrollingInterests |
| 203 |
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnCashFlowHedgesNetOfTax |
| 204 |
Common share dividends |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DividendsPaidOrdinaryShares |
| 205 |
Issued under dividend reinvestment and share purchase plans |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseThroughDividendReinvestmentAndSharePurchasePlan |
| 206 |
Change in real estate revaluation reserve |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxGainsLossesOnRevaluation |
| 207 |
Share of other comprehensive income (losses) of associates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ShareOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeOfAssociatesAndJointVenturesAccountedForUsingEquityMethodThatWillBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossNetOfTax |
| 208 |
Balance, end of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Equity |
| 209 |
1007 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/StatementOfCashFlowsIndirectMethod-520000 |
| 210 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 211 |
Statement of cash flows [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:StatementOfCashFlowsAbstract |
| 212 |
Operating activities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract |
| 213 |
Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 214 |
Adjustments: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForReconcileProfitLossAbstract |
| 215 |
Increase in insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInuranceContractLiabilities |
| 216 |
Increase in investment contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInvestmentContractLiabilities |
| 217 |
(Increase) decrease in reinsurance assets excluding coinsurance transactions (note 7) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInReinsuranceAssets |
| 218 |
Amortization of (premium) discount on invested assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:AdjustmentsForAmortisationOfPremiumOrDiscountOnInvestedAssets |
| 219 |
Other amortization |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForAmortisationExpense |
| 220 |
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses and impairment on assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:AdjustmentsForNetRealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesAndImpairmentsOnAssets |
| 221 |
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForDeferredTaxExpense |
| 222 |
Restructuring charge |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:AdjustmentsForRestructuringCharge |
| 223 |
Stock option expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForSharebasedPayments |
| 224 |
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities before undernoted items |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInOperations |
| 225 |
Changes in policy related and operating receivables and payables |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ChangesInPolicyRelatedAndOperatingReceivablesAndPayables |
| 226 |
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInOperatingActivities |
| 227 |
Investing activities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract |
| 228 |
Purchases and mortgage advances |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:PurchasesAndMortgageAdvances |
| 229 |
Disposals and repayments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ProceedsFromDisposalsAndRepayments |
| 230 |
Change in investment broker net receivables and payables |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ChangeInInvestmentBrokerNetReceivablesAndPayables |
| 231 |
Net cash decrease from sale and purchase of subsidiaries and businesses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CashFlowsUsedInObtainingControlOfSubsidiariesOrOtherBusinessesClassifiedAsInvestingActivities |
| 232 |
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInInvestingActivities |
| 233 |
Financing activities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract |
| 234 |
Increase (decrease) in repurchase agreements and securities sold but not yet purchased |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughModificationOfContractualCashFlowsFinancialAssets |
| 235 |
Redemption of long-term debt (note 10) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RepaymentsOfNoncurrentBorrowings |
| 236 |
Issue of capital instruments, net (note 11) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProceedsFromIssueOfBondsNotesAndDebentures |
| 237 |
Redemption of capital instruments (note 11) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RepaymentsOfBondsNotesAndDebentures |
| 238 |
Secured borrowing from securitization transactions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ProceedsFromSecuredBorrowingFromSecuritizationTransactionsClassifiedAsFinancingActivities |
| 239 |
Changes in deposits from Bank clients, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInIncreaseDecreaseInCurrentBorrowings |
| 240 |
Shareholders' dividends paid in cash |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DividendsPaidToEquityHoldersOfParentClassifiedAsFinancingActivities |
| 241 |
Contributions from (distributions to) non-controlling interests, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ContributionsFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterests |
| 242 |
Common shares repurchased |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:PaymentsToAcquireOrRedeemEntitysShares |
| 243 |
Common shares issued, net (note 12) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProceedsFromIssueOfOrdinaryShares |
| 244 |
Preferred shares issued, net (note 12) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProceedsFromIssueOfPreferenceShares |
| 245 |
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInFinancingActivities |
| 246 |
Cash and short-term securities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EffectOfExchangeRateChangesOnCashAndCashEquivalentsAbstract |
| 247 |
Increase (decrease) during the year |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInCashAndCashEquivalentsBeforeEffectOfExchangeRateChanges |
| 248 |
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and short-term securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:EffectOfExchangeRateChangesOnCashAndCashEquivalents |
| 249 |
Balance, beginning of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalentsIfDifferentFromStatementOfFinancialPosition |
| 250 |
Balance, December 31 |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalentsIfDifferentFromStatementOfFinancialPosition |
| 251 |
Cash and short-term securities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalentsIfDifferentFromStatementOfFinancialPositionAbstract |
| 252 |
Gross cash and short-term securities, beginning of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalents |
| 253 |
Net payments in transit, included in other liabilities, beginning of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherDifferencesToCashAndCashEquivalentsInStatementOfCashFlows |
| 254 |
Balance, beginning of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalentsIfDifferentFromStatementOfFinancialPosition |
| 255 |
Gross cash and short-term securities, end of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalents |
| 256 |
Net payments in transit, included in other liabilities, end of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherDifferencesToCashAndCashEquivalentsInStatementOfCashFlows |
| 257 |
Balance, December 31 |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalentsIfDifferentFromStatementOfFinancialPosition |
| 258 |
Supplemental disclosures on cash flow information |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:SupplementalCashFlowInformation1Abstract |
| 259 |
Interest received |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:InterestReceived |
| 260 |
Interest paid |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:InterestPaid1 |
| 261 |
Income taxes paid |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxesPaidRefund |
| 262 |
1008 - Disclosure - Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfNatureOfOperationsAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock |
| 263 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 264 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 265 |
Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DisclosureOfNatureOfOperationsAndSignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock |
| 266 |
1009 - Disclosure - Accounting and Reporting Changes |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfChangesInAccountingPoliciesAccountingEstimatesAndErrorsExplanatory |
| 267 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 268 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 269 |
Accounting and Reporting Changes |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfChangesInAccountingPoliciesAccountingEstimatesAndErrorsExplanatory |
| 270 |
1010 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfInvestmentsIncludingInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodExplanatory |
| 271 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 272 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 273 |
Invested Assets and Investment Income |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DisclosureOfInvestmentsIncludingInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodExplanatory |
| 274 |
1011 - Disclosure - Derivative and Hedging Instruments |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfDerivativeFinancialInstrumentsExplanatory |
| 275 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 276 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 277 |
Derivative and Hedging Instruments |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDerivativeFinancialInstrumentsExplanatory |
| 278 |
1012 - Disclosure - Income Taxes |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfIncomeTaxExplanatory |
| 279 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 280 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 281 |
Income Taxes |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfIncomeTaxExplanatory |
| 282 |
1013 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillExplanatory |
| 283 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 284 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 285 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillExplanatory |
| 286 |
1014 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfInsuranceContractsExplanatory |
| 287 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 288 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 289 |
Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInsuranceContractsExplanatory |
| 290 |
1015 - Disclosure - Investment Contract Liabilities |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfInvestmentContractsLiabilitiesExplanatory |
| 291 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 292 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 293 |
Investment Contract Liabilities |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInvestmentContractsLiabilitiesExplanatory |
| 294 |
1016 - Disclosure - Risk Management |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfFinancialRiskManagementExplanatory |
| 295 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 296 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 297 |
Risk Management |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialRiskManagementExplanatory |
| 298 |
1017 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfBorrowingsExplanatory |
| 299 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 300 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 301 |
Long-Term Debt |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBorrowingsExplanatory |
| 302 |
1018 - Disclosure - Capital Instruments |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfFinancialInstrumentsExplanatory |
| 303 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 304 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 305 |
Capital Instruments |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialInstrumentsExplanatory |
| 306 |
1019 - Disclosure - Share Capital and Earnings Per Share |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfIssuedCapitalAndEarningsPerShareExplanatory |
| 307 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 308 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 309 |
Share Capital and Earnings Per Share |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DisclosureOfIssuedCapitalAndEarningsPerShareExplanatory |
| 310 |
1020 - Disclosure - Capital Management |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfIssuedCapitalExplanatory |
| 311 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 312 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 313 |
Capital Management |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfIssuedCapitalExplanatory |
| 314 |
1021 - Disclosure - Revenue from Service Contracts |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfRevenueFromContractsWithCustomersExplanatory |
| 315 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 316 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 317 |
Revenue from Service Contracts |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfRevenueFromContractsWithCustomersExplanatory |
| 318 |
1022 - Disclosure - Stock-Based Compensation |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsExplanatory |
| 319 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 320 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
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mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 321 |
Stock-Based Compensation |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsExplanatory |
| 322 |
1023 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfEmployeeBenefitsExplanatory |
| 323 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 324 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 325 |
Employee Future Benefits |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfEmployeeBenefitsExplanatory |
| 326 |
1024 - Disclosure - Interests in Structured Entities |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfInterestsInOtherEntitiesExplanatory |
| 327 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 328 |
Investments accounted for using equity method [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:InvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodAbstract |
| 329 |
Interests in Structured Entities |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInterestsInOtherEntitiesExplanatory |
| 330 |
1025 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfCommitmentsAndContingenciesExplanatory |
| 331 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 332 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 333 |
Commitments and Contingencies |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DisclosureOfCommitmentsAndContingenciesExplanatory |
| 334 |
1026 - Disclosure - Segmented Information |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfEntitysReportableSegmentsExplanatory |
| 335 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 336 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 337 |
Segmented Information |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfEntitysReportableSegmentsExplanatory |
| 338 |
1027 - Disclosure - Related Parties |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfRelatedPartyExplanatory |
| 339 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 340 |
Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 341 |
Related Parties |
Concept (Text Block (HTML)) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfRelatedPartyExplanatory |
| 342 |
1028 - Disclosure - Subsidiaries |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsDisclosureOfInterestsInSubsidiariesExplanatory |
| 343 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 344 |
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1029 - Disclosure - Segregated Funds |
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1030 - Disclosure - Information Provided in Connection with Investments in Deferred Annuity Contracts and SignatureNotes Issued or Assumed by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) |
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1031 - Disclosure - Comparatives |
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1032 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures |
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1033 - Disclosure - Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) |
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mfc:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForInvestedAssetsExplanatory |
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ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForSharebasedPaymentTransactionsExplanatory |
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| 381 |
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Future accounting and reporting changes |
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mfc:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForFutureAccountingAndReportingChangesExplanatory |
| 385 |
Market Risk Management Strategy |
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Product Design and Pricing Strategy |
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Hedging Strategies for Variable Annuity and Other Equity Risks |
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Variable Annuity Dynamic Hedging Strategy |
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| 389 |
Macro Equity Risk Hedging Strategy |
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| 390 |
Asset Liability Management Strategy |
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mfc:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForAssetLiabilityManagementStrategyExplanatory |
| 391 |
Foreign Exchange Risk Management Strategy |
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mfc:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForForeignExchangeRiskManagementStrategyExplanatory |
| 392 |
Liquidity Risk Management Strategy |
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| 393 |
Market Risk Sensitivities and Market Risk Exposure Measures |
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Interest Rate and Spread Risk Sensitivities and Exposure Measures |
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1034 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income (Tables) |
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Schedule of Investment Income |
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| 404 |
Summary of Total Investment Expenses |
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mfc:DisclosureOfInvestmentExpensesExplanatory |
| 405 |
Summary of Rental Income and Direct Operating Expenses of Investment Properties |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutInvestmentPropertyExplanatory |
| 406 |
Summary of Securitized Assets and Secured Borrowing Liabilities |
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mfc:DisclosureOfCarryingAmountOfSecuritizedAssetsExplanatory |
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Summary of Invested Assets and Segregated Funds Net Assets, Measured at Fair Value |
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Summary of Fair Values and the Fair Value Hierarchy |
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mfc:DisclosureOfSummarizedInvestedAssetsNotMeasuredAtFairValueExplanatory |
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Summary of Invested Assets and Segregated Funds Net Assets Measured at Fair Value Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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| 410 |
1035 - Disclosure - Derivative and Hedging Instruments (Tables) |
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mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
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Summary of Gross Notional Amount and Fair Value of Derivative Instruments |
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Summary of Gross Notional Amount by Remaining Term to Maturity, Total Fair Values (Including Accrued Interest), Credit Risk Equivalent and Risk Weighted Amount by Contract Type |
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Summary of Fair Value and the Fair Value Hierarchy of Derivative Instruments |
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Net Derivative Significant Unobservable Inputs Used in Fair Value Measurement |
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Summary of Recognized Gains Losses on Derivatives and Hedged Items in Fair Value Hedges in Investment Income |
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Summary of Effects of Net Investment Hedging Relationships |
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Summary of Investment Income on Derivatives Not Designated in Qualifying Hedge Accounting Relationships |
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1036 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Tables) |
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mfc:DisclosureOfIncomeTaxExpenseReconciliationShowingEffectiveIncomeTaxExpenseDifferenceFromStatutoryIncomeTaxExpenseExplanatory |
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Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities |
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mfc:DisclosureOfSummarizedDeferredTaxesExplanatory |
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Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilties |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDeferredTaxesExplanatory |
| 428 |
1037 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables) |
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mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
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Summary of Carrying Amounts of Goodwill and Intangible Assets |
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mfc:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsExplanatory |
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Summary of Impairment Testing of Goodwill |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfChangesInGoodwillExplanatory |
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1038 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets (Tables) |
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Life insurance contracts [Member] |
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mfc:StatementLineItems |
| 442 |
Summary of Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets |
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mfc:DisclosureOfInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsExplanatory |
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mfc:DisclosureOfCompositionOfInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsByLineOfBusinessAndReportingSegmentExplanatory |
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Summary of Carrying Value of Assets Backing Net Insurance Contract Liabilities, Other Liabilities and Capital |
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| 447 |
Summary of Actuarial Methods and Assumptions |
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mfc:DisclosureOfAnnualReviewOfActuarialMethodsAndAssumptionsExplanatory |
| 448 |
Summary of Insurance Contract Liabilities, Payments Due by Period |
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mfc:DisclosureOfInsuranceContractsContractualObligationsExplanatory |
| 449 |
Summary of Gross Claims and Benefits |
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mfc:DisclosureOfGrossClaimsAndBenefitsExplanatory |
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1039 - Disclosure - Investment Contract Liabilities (Tables) |
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mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
| 453 |
Summary of Movement in Investment Contract Liabilities Measured at Fair Value |
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mfc:DisclosureOfCarryingValueOfInvestmentContractLiabilitiesMeasuredAtFairValueExplanatory |
| 454 |
Summary of Investment Contract Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost and Fair Value Associated with these Contracts |
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Summary of Changes in Investment Contract Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost |
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Summary of Contractual Obligations and Commitments Relating to Investment Contracts |
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1040 - Disclosure - Risk Management (Tables) |
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| 467 |
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Schedule of Risk Concentrations |
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1041 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt (Tables) |
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mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
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1042 - Disclosure - Capital Instruments (Tables) |
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1043 - Disclosure - Share Capital and Earnings Per Share (Tables) |
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Summary of Changes in Issued and Outstanding Shares |
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| 495 |
Summary of Additional Information on Preferred Shares Outstanding |
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Summary of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share |
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Summary of Reconciliation of Denominator (Number of Shares) in Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share |
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Summary of Dividends Payable on Non-cumulative Preferred Shares |
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1044 - Disclosure - Capital Management (Tables) |
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Implied Table |
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mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
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Schedule of Consolidated Capital |
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1045 - Disclosure - Revenue from Service Contracts (Tables) |
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Implied Table |
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Abstract |
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mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
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Summary of Revenue from Service Contracts by Service Lines and Reporting Segments |
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1046 - Disclosure - Stock-Based Compensation (Tables) |
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Implied Table |
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Abstract |
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mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
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Schedule of Options Outstanding |
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| 511 |
Schedule of Range of Exercise Prices of Outstanding Share Options |
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| 512 |
Schedule of Deferred Share Units |
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1047 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits (Tables) |
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Summary of Pension and Retiree Welfare Plans |
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Summary of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Statements of Financial Position |
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Summary of Disaggregation of Defined Benefit Obligation |
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Summary of Major Categories of Plan Assets and Actual Per Cent Allocation to Each Category |
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Summary of Components of Net Benefit Cost for Pension Plans and Retiree Welfare Plans |
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Summary of Re-measurement Effects Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income |
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Summary of Key Assumptions Used by to Determine Defined Benefit Obligation and Net Benefit Cost for Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Retiree Welfare Plans |
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Summary of Life Expectancies Underlying Values of Obligations in Defined Benefit Pension and Retiree Welfare Plans |
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Summary of Potential Impact on Obligations Arising From Changes in Key Assumptions |
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| 525 |
Summary of Weighted Average Duration of the Defined Benefit Obligations |
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Summary of Cash Payments |
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1048 - Disclosure - Interests in Structured Entities (Tables) |
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Implied Table |
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| 530 |
Schedule Investment and Maximum Exposure to Loss Related to Significant Unconsolidated Structured Entities |
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| 531 |
Schedule of Interests and Maximum Exposure to Loss From Significant Unconsolidated Financing Structured Entities |
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Schedule of Securitized Holdings by Type and Asset Quality |
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1049 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) |
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mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
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Summary of Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Information for MFC and MFLP |
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| 537 |
Summary of Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position for MFC and MFLP |
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| 538 |
Schedule of Pledged Assets |
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mfc:DisclosureOfPledgeOfAssetsExplanatory |
| 539 |
1050 - Disclosure - Segmented Information (Tables) |
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Implied Table |
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Text block [abstract] |
Abstract |
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mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
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Summary of Results by Segments |
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| 543 |
Summary of Results by Geographic Location |
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ifrs-full:DisclosureOfGeographicalAreasExplanatory |
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1051 - Disclosure - Related Parties (Tables) |
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Implied Table |
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mfc:TextBlockAbstract |
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Summary of Compensation of Key Management Personnel |
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1052 - Disclosure - Subsidiaries (Tables) |
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Summary of Directly and Indirectly Held Major Operating Subsidiaries |
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1053 - Disclosure - Segregated Funds (Tables) |
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Implied Table |
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Summary of Composition of Net Assets by Categories of Segregated Funds |
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Summary of Composition of Segregated Funds Net Assets |
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Summary of Changes in Segregated Funds Net Assets |
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1054 - Disclosure - Information Provided in Connection with Investments in Deferred Annuity Contracts and SignatureNotes Issued or Assumed by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) (Tables) |
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1055 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures (Tables) |
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Summary of Variable Annuity and Segregated Fund Guarantees, Net of Reinsurance |
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Summary of Potential Impact on Net Income Attributed to Shareholders Arising from Changes to Spreads |
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1056 - Disclosure - Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) |
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1057 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income - Schedule of Carrying Values and Fair Values of Invested Assets (Detail) |
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1058 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income - Schedule of Carrying Values and Fair Values of Invested Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
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mfc:HydroelectricPowerMember |
| 660 |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueMeasurementOfAssetsLineItems |
| 661 |
Debt securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DebtInstrumentsHeld |
| 662 |
Private placements |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:PrivatePlacements |
| 663 |
Other invested assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:OtherInvestedAssets |
| 664 |
Change in the fair value of these invested assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnChangeInFairValueOfDerivatives |
| 665 |
Short-term securities with maturities of less than one year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ShorttermInvestmentsClassifiedAsCashEquivalents |
| 666 |
Cash equivalents |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashEquivalents |
| 667 |
Cash |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Cash |
| 668 |
Accumulated depreciation of own use property |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| 669 |
Total carrying value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialAssets |
| 670 |
Total carrying value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:FinancialAssetsClassifiedAsHeldForSale |
| 671 |
Invested assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:InvestedAssets |
| 672 |
Partnership voting rights |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:ProportionOfOwnershipInterestInAssociate |
| 673 |
Other invested assets leveraged leases |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:OtherInvestedAssetsLeveragedLeases |
| 674 |
1059 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income - Schedule of Other Invested Assets Include Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures Accounted Using Equity Method (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestedAssetsAndInvestmentIncomeScheduleOfOtherInvestedAssetsIncludeInvestmentsInAssociatesAndJointVenturesAccountedUsingEquityMethod |
| 675 |
Disclosure Of Carrying Value Measurement Of Assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfCarryingValueMeasurementOfAssetsTable |
| 676 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 677 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 678 |
Leveraged leases [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LeveragedLeasesMember |
| 679 |
Timber and agriculture [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TimberAndAgricultureMember |
| 680 |
Real estate [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RealEstate1Member |
| 681 |
Other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherAssetsMember |
| 682 |
Disclosure Of Carrying Value Measurement Of Assets [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfCarryingValueMeasurementOfAssetsLineItems |
| 683 |
Investments in associates carrying value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentsInAssociatesAccountedForUsingEquityMethod |
| 684 |
Percentage of investments in associates carrying value |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:PercentageOfInvestmentsInAssociates |
| 685 |
1060 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestedAssetsAndInvestmentIncomeAdditionalInformation |
| 686 |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueMeasurementOfAssetsTable |
| 687 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 688 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 689 |
Other invested assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherInvestedAssetsMember |
| 690 |
Securitized assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SecuritizedAssetsMember |
| 691 |
Measurement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MeasurementAxis |
| 692 |
Aggregated measurement [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedMeasurementMember |
| 693 |
Fair value [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AtFairValueMember |
| 694 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 695 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 696 |
Segregated funds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SegregatedFundsMember |
| 697 |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueMeasurementOfAssetsLineItems |
| 698 |
Profit (loss) from associates and joint ventures |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ShareOfProfitLossOfAssociatesAndJointVenturesAccountedForUsingEquityMethod |
| 699 |
Dividends received from associates and joint ventures |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DividendsReceivedFromJointVenturesClassifiedAsInvestingActivities |
| 700 |
Fair value of securitized assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Assets |
| 701 |
Fair value of securitized liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Liabilities |
| 702 |
Transfers out of Level 1 into Level 2 of fair value hierarchy, assets held at end of reporting period |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:TransfersOutOfLevel1IntoLevel2OfFairValueHierarchyAssets |
| 703 |
Transfers out of Level 2 into Level 1 of fair value hierarchy, assets held at end of reporting period |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:TransfersOutOfLevel2IntoLevel1OfFairValueHierarchyAssets |
| 704 |
1061 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income - Schedule of Investment Income (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestedAssetsAndInvestmentIncomeScheduleOfInvestmentIncome |
| 705 |
Disclosure of investment income [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfInvestmentIncomeTable |
| 706 |
Categories of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 707 |
Financial assets, category [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsCategoryMember |
| 708 |
FVTPL [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossCategoryMember |
| 709 |
AFS [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAvailableforsaleCategoryMember |
| 710 |
Other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherInvestmentIncomeMember |
| 711 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 712 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 713 |
Insurance and investment contract liabilities and macro equity hedges [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InsuranceAndInvestmentContractLiabilitiesAndMacroEquityHedgesMember |
| 714 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 715 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 716 |
Cash and short-term securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CashAndShortTermSecuritiesMember |
| 717 |
Public equities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PublicEquitiesMember |
| 718 |
Mortgages [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:MortgagesMember |
| 719 |
Private placements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PrivatePlacementsMember |
| 720 |
Policy loans [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PolicyLoansMember |
| 721 |
Loans to Bank clients [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LoansToBankClientsMember |
| 722 |
Real estate [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RealEstate1Member |
| 723 |
Derivatives [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DerivativesMember |
| 724 |
Other invested assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherInvestedAssetsMember |
| 725 |
Interest income [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InterestIncomeMember |
| 726 |
Dividend, rental and other income [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DividendRentalAndOtherIncomeMember |
| 727 |
Impairments, provisions and recoveries, net [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ImpairmentsProvisionsAndRecoveriesNetMember |
| 728 |
Other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherInvestmentIncomeMember |
| 729 |
Derivatives, including macro equity hedging program [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DerivativesIncludingMacroEquityHedgingProgramMember |
| 730 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 731 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 732 |
Debt securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DebtSecuritiesMember |
| 733 |
Disclosure of Investment Income [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfInvestmentIncomeLineItems |
| 734 |
Interest income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:InvestmentInterestIncome |
| 735 |
Dividend income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevenueFromDividends |
| 736 |
Rental income, net of depreciation |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RentalIncomeFromInvestmentProperty |
| 737 |
Oil and gas, timber, agriculture and other income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncomeArisingFromExplorationForAndEvaluationOfMineralResources |
| 738 |
Gains (losses) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:GainLossOnInvestmentInterestIncome |
| 739 |
Impairment loss |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ImpairmentLossOnFinancialAssets |
| 740 |
Provision, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ProvisionNet |
| 741 |
Net Investment income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:NetInvestmentIncomeLoss |
| 742 |
Investment income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentIncome |
| 743 |
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:UnrealizedAndRealizedGainsLossesOnInvestmentIncome |
| 744 |
1062 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income - Summary of Total Investment Expenses (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestedAssetsAndInvestmentIncomeSummaryOfTotalInvestmentExpenses |
| 745 |
Investment Expenses [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:InvestmentExpensesTable |
| 746 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 747 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 748 |
Related to invested assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InvestedAssetsMember |
| 749 |
Related to segregated, mutual and other funds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SegregatedMutualAndOtherFundsMember |
| 750 |
Investment Expenses [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:InvestmentExpensesLineItems |
| 751 |
Total investment expenses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:InvestmentExpenses |
| 752 |
1063 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income - Summary of Rental Income of Investment Properties (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestedAssetsAndInvestmentIncomeSummaryOfRentalIncomeOfInvestmentProperties |
| 753 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 754 |
Disclosure of detailed information about investment property [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInvestmentPropertyAbstract |
| 755 |
Rental income from investment properties |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RentalIncomeFromInvestmentProperty |
| 756 |
Direct operating expenses of rental investment properties |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DirectOperatingExpenseFromInvestmentPropertyGeneratingRentalIncome |
| 757 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RentalIncomeFromInvestmentPropertyNetOfDirectOperatingExpense |
| 758 |
1064 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income - Summary of Securitized Assets and Secured Borrowing Liabilities (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestedAssetsAndInvestmentIncomeSummaryOfSecuritizedAssetsAndSecuredBorrowingLiabilities |
| 759 |
Disclosure of securitized assets, mortgages and associated liabilities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfSecuritizedAssetsMortgagesAndAssociatedLiabilitiesTable |
| 760 |
Separate management entities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:SeparateManagementEntitiesAxis |
| 761 |
Separate management entities [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SeparateManagementEntitiesMember |
| 762 |
HELOC securitization [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:HELOCSecuritizationMember |
| 763 |
CMB securitization [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CMBSecuritizationMember |
| 764 |
Assets and liabilities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:AssetsAndLiabilitiesAxis |
| 765 |
Assets and liabilities [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AssetsAndLiabilitiesMember |
| 766 |
Securitized mortgages [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SecuritizedMortgagesMember |
| 767 |
Restricted cash and short-term securities [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RestrictedCashAndShorttermSecuritiesMember |
| 768 |
Securitization By Program Name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
mfc:SecuritizationByProgramNameAxis |
| 769 |
Securitization By Program Name [domain] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SecuritizationByProgramNameDomain |
| 770 |
HELOC securitization [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:HELOCSecuritizationMember |
| 771 |
CMB securitization [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CMBSecuritizationMember |
| 772 |
Disclosure of securitized assets, mortgages and associated liabilities [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfSecuritizedAssetsMortgagesAndAssociatedLiabilitiesLineItems |
| 773 |
Securitised Assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:SecuritizedAssets |
| 774 |
SecuredBorrowingLiabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:SecuredBorrowingLiabilities |
| 775 |
1065 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income - Summary of Invested Assets and Segregated Funds Net Assets, Measured at Fair Value (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestedAssetsAndInvestmentIncomeSummaryOfInvestedAssetsAndSegregatedFundsNetAssetsMeasuredAtFairValue |
| 776 |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueMeasurementOfAssetsTable |
| 777 |
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:LevelsOfFairValueHierarchyAxis |
| 778 |
All levels of fair value hierarchy [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AllLevelsOfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 779 |
Level 1 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level1OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 780 |
Level 2 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level2OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 781 |
Level 3 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level3OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 782 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 783 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 784 |
Financial assets at fair value, class [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAtFairValueMember |
| 785 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 786 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 787 |
Canadian government and agency [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CanadianGovernmentAndAgencyMember |
| 788 |
U.S. government and agency [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:USGovernmentAndAgencyMember |
| 789 |
Other government and agency [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherGovernmentAndAgencyMember |
| 790 |
Residential mortgage asset-backed securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ResidentialMortgageAssetbackedSecuritiesMember |
| 791 |
Commercial mortgage asset-backed securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CommercialMortgageAssetbackedSecuritiesMember |
| 792 |
Other securitized assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherSecuritizedAssetsMember |
| 793 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 794 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 795 |
Other invested assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherInvestedAssetsMember |
| 796 |
Categories of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 797 |
Financial assets, category [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsCategoryMember |
| 798 |
FVTPL [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossCategoryMember |
| 799 |
AFS [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAvailableforsaleCategoryMember |
| 800 |
Other cash and short-term securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherCashAndShorttermSecuritiesMember |
| 801 |
Real estate [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RealEstate1Member |
| 802 |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueMeasurementOfAssetsLineItems |
| 803 |
Cash and short-term securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ShorttermInvestmentsClassifiedAsCashEquivalents |
| 804 |
Debt securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DebtInstrumentsHeld |
| 805 |
Public equities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:EquityInstrumentsHeld |
| 806 |
Real estate - investment property |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentProperty |
| 807 |
Other invested assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:OtherInvestedAssets |
| 808 |
Segregated funds net assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:SegregatedFundsNetAssetsHeldByPolicyholders |
| 809 |
Total assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Assets |
| 810 |
1066 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income - Summary of Invested Assets and Segregated Funds Net Assets, Measured at Fair Value (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestedAssetsAndInvestmentIncomeSummaryOfInvestedAssetsAndSegregatedFundsNetAssetsMeasuredAtFairValueParenthetical |
| 811 |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueMeasurementOfAssetsTable |
| 812 |
Biological assets by type [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BiologicalAssetsByTypeAxis |
| 813 |
Biological assets, type [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BiologicalAssetsTypeMember |
| 814 |
Power and infrastructure [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PowerAndInfrastructureInvestmentsMember |
| 815 |
Timberland Investment [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TimberlandInvestmentMember |
| 816 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 817 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 818 |
Bottom of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 819 |
Top of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 820 |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueMeasurementOfAssetsLineItems |
| 821 |
Investment properties capitalization rates |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:InvestmentPropertyCapitalizationRates |
| 822 |
Investment properties terminal capitalization rates |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:InvestmentPropertyTerminalCapitalizationRates |
| 823 |
Other invested assets fair value discount rate |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:OtherInvestedAssetsFairValueDiscountRate |
| 824 |
1067 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income - Summary of Fair Values and the Fair Value Hierarchy (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestedAssetsAndInvestmentIncomeSummaryOfFairValuesAndTheFairValueHierarchy |
| 825 |
Disclosure of financial assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialAssetsTable |
| 826 |
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:LevelsOfFairValueHierarchyAxis |
| 827 |
All levels of fair value hierarchy [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AllLevelsOfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 828 |
Carrying value [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CarryingValueMember |
| 829 |
Fair value [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AtFairValueMember |
| 830 |
Level 1 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level1OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 831 |
Level 2 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level2OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 832 |
Level 3 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level3OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 833 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 834 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 835 |
Mortgages [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:MortgagesMember |
| 836 |
Private placements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PrivatePlacementsMember |
| 837 |
Policy loans [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PolicyLoansMember |
| 838 |
Loans to Bank clients [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LoansToBankClientsMember |
| 839 |
Real estate own use property [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RealEstateOwnUsePropertyMember |
| 840 |
Other invested assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherInvestedAssetsMember |
| 841 |
Disclosure of financial assets [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialAssetsLineItems |
| 842 |
Carrying value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialAssets |
| 843 |
Total fair value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAtFairValue |
| 844 |
1068 - Disclosure - Invested Assets and Investment Income - Summary of Invested Assets and Segregated Funds Net Assets Measured at Fair Value Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestedAssetsAndInvestmentIncomeSummaryOfInvestedAssetsAndSegregatedFundsNetAssetsMeasuredAtFairValueUsingSignificantUnobservableInputsLevel3 |
| 845 |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueMeasurementOfAssetsTable |
| 846 |
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:LevelsOfFairValueHierarchyAxis |
| 847 |
All levels of fair value hierarchy [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AllLevelsOfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 848 |
Level 3 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level3OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 849 |
Categories of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 850 |
Financial assets, category [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsCategoryMember |
| 851 |
FVTPL [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossCategoryMember |
| 852 |
AFS [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAvailableforsaleCategoryMember |
| 853 |
Real estate [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RealEstate1Member |
| 854 |
Major customers [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MajorCustomersAxis |
| 855 |
Customers [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:MajorCustomersMember |
| 856 |
Other government and agency [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherGovernmentAndAgencyMember |
| 857 |
Corporate [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CorporateMember |
| 858 |
Residential mortgage asset-backed securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ResidentialMortgageAssetbackedSecuritiesMember |
| 859 |
Commercial mortgage asset-backed securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CommercialMortgageAssetbackedSecuritiesMember |
| 860 |
Other securitized assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherSecuritizedAssetsMember |
| 861 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 862 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 863 |
Debt securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DebtSecuritiesMember |
| 864 |
Public equities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PublicEquitiesMember |
| 865 |
Investment property [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InvestmentPropertyMember |
| 866 |
Real estate and other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RealEstateAndOtherMember |
| 867 |
Segregated funds net assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SegregatedFundsNetAssetsMember |
| 868 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 869 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 870 |
Other invested assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherInvestedAssetsMember |
| 871 |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueMeasurementOfAssetsLineItems |
| 872 |
Asset Beginning of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Assets |
| 873 |
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:GainsLossesRecognisedInProfitOrLossFairValueMeasurementAssets |
| 874 |
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in net AOCI |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:GainsLossesRecognisedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeFairValueMeasurementAssets |
| 875 |
Purchases |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PurchasesFairValueMeasurementAssets |
| 876 |
Sales |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:SalesFairValueMeasurementAssets |
| 877 |
Settlements |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:SettlementsFairValueMeasurementAssets |
| 878 |
Transfer into Level 3 |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:TransfersIntoLevel3OfFairValueHierarchyAssets |
| 879 |
Transfer out of Level 3 |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:TransfersOutOfLevel3OfFairValueHierarchyAssets |
| 880 |
Currency Movement |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnExchangeDifferencesOnTranslationRecognisedInProfitOrLoss |
| 881 |
Asset at end of period |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Assets |
| 882 |
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on assets still held |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesRecognisedInProfitOrLossAttributableToChangeInUnrealisedGainsOrLossesForAssetsHeldAtEndOfPeriodFairValueMeasurement |
| 883 |
1069 - Disclosure - Derivative and Hedging Instruments - Summary of Gross Notional Amount and Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureDerivativeAndHedgingInstrumentsSummaryOfGrossNotionalAmountAndFairValueOfDerivativeInstruments |
| 884 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingTable |
| 885 |
Measurement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MeasurementAxis |
| 886 |
Aggregated measurement [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedMeasurementMember |
| 887 |
Fair value [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AtFairValueMember |
| 888 |
Hedging instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgingInstrumentsAxis |
| 889 |
Hedging instruments [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgingInstrumentsMember |
| 890 |
Designated [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DesignatedMember |
| 891 |
Non designated [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NonDesignated1Member |
| 892 |
Types of hedges [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfHedgesAxis |
| 893 |
Hedges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfHedgesMember |
| 894 |
Fair value hedges [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FairValueHedgesMember |
| 895 |
Cash flow hedges [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowHedgesMember |
| 896 |
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgesOfNetInvestmentInForeignOperationsMember |
| 897 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 898 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 899 |
Interest rate swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InterestRateSwapContractMember |
| 900 |
Foreign currency swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrencySwapContractMember |
| 901 |
Forward contracts [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ForwardContractMember |
| 902 |
Equity contracts [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:EquityContractsMember |
| 903 |
Foreign Currency Forwards [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ForeignCurrencyForwardsMember |
| 904 |
Interest rate futures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InterestRateFuturesMember |
| 905 |
Interest rate options [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InterestRateOptionsMember |
| 906 |
Currency rate futures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CurrencyRateFuturesMember |
| 907 |
Credit default swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CreditDefaultSwapsMember |
| 908 |
Equity futures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:EquityFuturesMember |
| 909 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingLineItems |
| 910 |
Notional amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NotionalAmount |
| 911 |
Fair value, assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DerivativeFinancialAssets |
| 912 |
Fair value, liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DerivativeFinancialLiabilities |
| 913 |
1070 - Disclosure - Derivative and Hedging Instruments - Summary of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments by Remaining Term to Maturity (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureDerivativeAndHedgingInstrumentsSummaryOfFairValuesOfDerivativeInstrumentsByRemainingTermToMaturity |
| 914 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingTable |
| 915 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 916 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 917 |
Less than 1 year [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NotLaterThanOneYearMember |
| 918 |
1 to 3 years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneYearAndNotLaterThanThreeYearsMember |
| 919 |
3 to 5 years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanThreeYearsAndNotLaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 920 |
Over 5 years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 921 |
1 to 5 years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneYearAndNotLaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 922 |
Hedging instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgingInstrumentsAxis |
| 923 |
Hedging instruments [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgingInstrumentsMember |
| 924 |
Interest rate swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InterestRateSwapContractMember |
| 925 |
Foreign exchange [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ForeignExchange4Member |
| 926 |
Credit derivatives [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CreditDerivativesMember |
| 927 |
Equity contracts [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:EquityContractsMember |
| 928 |
Financial Instruments [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 929 |
Accrued interest [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AccruedInterestMember |
| 930 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 931 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 932 |
OTC swap contracts [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OTCSwapContractsMember |
| 933 |
Cleared swap contracts [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClearedSwapContractsMember |
| 934 |
Forward contracts [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ForwardContractMember |
| 935 |
Futures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FuturesContractMember |
| 936 |
Options purchased [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OptionContractMember |
| 937 |
Swap contracts [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SwapContractMember |
| 938 |
Measurement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MeasurementAxis |
| 939 |
Aggregated measurement [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedMeasurementMember |
| 940 |
Fair value [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AtFairValueMember |
| 941 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingLineItems |
| 942 |
Derivative assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DerivativeFinancialAssets |
| 943 |
Derivative liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DerivativeFinancialLiabilities |
| 944 |
Fair value, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:FairValueOfDerivativeFinancialAssetsLiabilitiesNet |
| 945 |
Remaining term to maturity (notional amounts) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NotionalAmount |
| 946 |
Credit risk equivalent |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:CreditRiskDerivativesAtFairValueNet1 |
| 947 |
Risk- weighted amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:CreditRiskWeightedAmount |
| 948 |
1071 - Disclosure - Derivative and Hedging Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureDerivativeAndHedgingInstrumentsAdditionalInformation |
| 949 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingTable |
| 950 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 951 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 952 |
Variable annuity guarantee dynamic hedging and macro equity risk hedging programs [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:VariableAnnuityGuaranteeDynamicHedgingAndMacroEquityRiskHedgingProgramsMember |
| 953 |
Components of equity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComponentsOfEquityAxis |
| 954 |
Equity [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityMember |
| 955 |
Shareholders' accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeMember |
| 956 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingLineItems |
| 957 |
Notional amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NotionalAmount |
| 958 |
Net loss that will be reclassified from AOCI to net income within next 12 months |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:OtherComprehensiveIncomeThatWillBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossWithinTheNextTwelveMonthsnetOfTax |
| 959 |
Maximum time frame for which variable cash flows are hedged |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
mfc:MaximumTimeFrameForWhichVariableCashFlowsAreHedged |
| 960 |
Fair value of reinsurance ceded guaranteed minimum income benefits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:FairValueOfReinsuranceCededGuaranteedMinimumIncomeBenefits |
| 961 |
Fair value of reinsurance assumed guaranteed minimum income benefits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:FairValueOfReinsuranceAssumedGuaranteedMinimumIncomeBenefits |
| 962 |
Fair value of credit and interest rate embedded derivatives |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:FairValueOfCreditAndInterestRateEmbeddedDerivatives |
| 963 |
1072 - Disclosure - Derivative and Hedging Instruments - Summary of Fair Value and Fair Value Hierarchy of Derivative Instruments (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureDerivativeAndHedgingInstrumentsSummaryOfFairValueAndFairValueHierarchyOfDerivativeInstruments |
| 964 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingTable |
| 965 |
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:LevelsOfFairValueHierarchyAxis |
| 966 |
All levels of fair value hierarchy [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AllLevelsOfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 967 |
Level 2 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level2OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 968 |
Level 3 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level3OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 969 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 970 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 971 |
Interest rate swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InterestRateSwapContractMember |
| 972 |
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ForeignExchangeContract1Member |
| 973 |
Equity contracts [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:EquityContractsMember |
| 974 |
Credit default swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CreditDefaultSwapsMember |
| 975 |
Measurement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MeasurementAxis |
| 976 |
Aggregated measurement [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedMeasurementMember |
| 977 |
Fair value [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AtFairValueMember |
| 978 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingLineItems |
| 979 |
Total derivative assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DerivativeFinancialAssets |
| 980 |
Total derivative liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DerivativeFinancialLiabilities |
| 981 |
1073 - Disclosure - Derivative and Hedging Instruments - Net Derivative Significant Unobservable Inputs Used in Fair Value Measurement (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureDerivativeAndHedgingInstrumentsNetDerivativeSignificantUnobservableInputsUsedInFairValueMeasurement |
| 982 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 983 |
Disclosure of significant unobservable inputs used in fair value measurement of equity [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSignificantUnobservableInputsUsedInFairValueMeasurementOfEquityAbstract |
| 984 |
Disclosure of Roll forwards for net derivative contracts measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs abstract |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfRollForwardsForNetDerivativeContractsMeasuredAtFairValueUsingSignificantUnobservableInputsAbstract |
| 985 |
Balance at the beginning of the year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:DerivativeFairValueAmount |
| 986 |
Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:NetRealizedUnrealizedGainsLossesOnDerivativeInvestmentIncome |
| 987 |
OCI |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:NetRealizedUnrealizedGainsLossesOnDerivativeOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 988 |
Purchases |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:PurchasesOfMultipleSignificantUnobservableInputsOnDerivativeInstruments |
| 989 |
Settlements |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:SettlementsMultipleSignificantUnobservableInputsOnDerivativeInstruments |
| 990 |
Into Level 3 |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:TransfersIntoLevel3OfFairValueHierarchyFinancialAssetsAndLiabilities |
| 991 |
Out of Level 3 |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:TransfersOutOfLevel3OfFairValueHierarchyFinancialAssetsAndLiabilities |
| 992 |
Currency movement |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:CurrencyMovementOfMultipleSignificantUnobservableInputsOnDerivativeInstruments |
| 993 |
Balance at the end of the year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:DerivativeFairValueAmount |
| 994 |
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on instruments still held |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnChangeInFairValueOfDerivatives |
| 995 |
1074 - Disclosure - Derivative and Hedging Instruments - Summary of Recognized Gains Losses on Derivatives and Hedged Items in Fair Value Hedges in Investment Income (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureDerivativeAndHedgingInstrumentsSummaryOfRecognizedGainsLossesOnDerivativesAndHedgedItemsInFairValueHedgesInInvestmentIncome |
| 996 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingTable |
| 997 |
Types of hedges [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfHedgesAxis |
| 998 |
Hedges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfHedgesMember |
| 999 |
Fair value hedges [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FairValueHedgesMember |
| 1000 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 1001 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 1002 |
Interest rate swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InterestRateSwapContractMember |
| 1003 |
Foreign currency swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrencySwapContractMember |
| 1004 |
Hedged items [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgedItemsAxis |
| 1005 |
Hedged items [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgedItemsMember |
| 1006 |
Fixed rate assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FixedRateAssetsMember |
| 1007 |
Fixed rate liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FixedRateLiabilitiesMember |
| 1008 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingLineItems |
| 1009 |
Gains (losses) recognized on derivatives |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesOnChangeInFairValueOfDerivatives |
| 1010 |
Gains (losses) recognized for hedged items |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainLossOnChangeInFairValueOfHedgedItemUsedAsBasisForRecognisingHedgeIneffectiveness |
| 1011 |
Ineffectiveness recognized in investment income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainLossOnHedgeIneffectiveness |
| 1012 |
1075 - Disclosure - Derivative and Hedging Instruments - Summary of Effects of Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureDerivativeAndHedgingInstrumentsSummaryOfEffectsOfDerivativesInCashFlowHedgingRelationships |
| 1013 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingTable |
| 1014 |
Types of hedges [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfHedgesAxis |
| 1015 |
Hedges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfHedgesMember |
| 1016 |
Cash flow hedges [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowHedgesMember |
| 1017 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 1018 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 1019 |
Interest rate swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InterestRateSwapContractMember |
| 1020 |
Foreign currency swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrencySwapContractMember |
| 1021 |
Forward contracts [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ForwardContractMember |
| 1022 |
Equity contracts [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:EquityContractsMember |
| 1023 |
Hedged items [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgedItemsAxis |
| 1024 |
Hedged items [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgedItemsMember |
| 1025 |
Forecasted liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ForecastedLiabilitiesMember |
| 1026 |
Fixed rate assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FixedRateAssetsMember |
| 1027 |
Floating rate liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FloatingRateLiabilitiesMember |
| 1028 |
Fixed rate liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FixedRateLiabilitiesMember |
| 1029 |
Forecasted expenses [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ForecastedExpensesMember |
| 1030 |
Stock-based compensation [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:StockBasedCompensationMember |
| 1031 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingLineItems |
| 1032 |
Gains (losses) deferred in AOCI on derivatives |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:GainsLossesDeferredInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeOnDerivatives |
| 1033 |
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into investment income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:GainsLossesReclassifiedFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeIntoInvestmentIncome |
| 1034 |
Ineffectiveness recognized in investment income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IneffectivenessRecognizedInInvestmentIncome |
| 1035 |
1076 - Disclosure - Derivative and Hedging Instruments - Summary of Effects of Net Investment Hedging Relationships (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureDerivativeAndHedgingInstrumentsSummaryOfEffectsOfNetInvestmentHedgingRelationships |
| 1036 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingTable |
| 1037 |
Types of hedges [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfHedgesAxis |
| 1038 |
Hedges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfHedgesMember |
| 1039 |
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgesOfNetInvestmentInForeignOperationsMember |
| 1040 |
Hedged items [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgedItemsAxis |
| 1041 |
Hedged items [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgedItemsMember |
| 1042 |
Non-functional currency denominated debt [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NonFunctionalCurrencyDenominatedDebtMember |
| 1043 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 1044 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 1045 |
Foreign Currency Forwards [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ForeignCurrencyForwardsMember |
| 1046 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingLineItems |
| 1047 |
Gains (losses) deferred in AOCI on derivatives |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:GainsLossesDeferredInAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeOnDerivatives |
| 1048 |
Gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into investment income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:GainsLossesReclassifiedFromAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeIntoInvestmentIncome |
| 1049 |
Ineffectiveness recognized in investment income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IneffectivenessRecognizedInInvestmentIncome |
| 1050 |
1077 - Disclosure - Derivative and Hedging Instruments - Summary of Effects of Derivatives Not Designated in Qualifying Hedge Accounting Relationships (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureDerivativeAndHedgingInstrumentsSummaryOfEffectsOfDerivativesNotDesignatedInQualifyingHedgeAccountingRelationships |
| 1051 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingTable |
| 1052 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 1053 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 1054 |
Interest rate swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InterestRateSwapContractMember |
| 1055 |
Interest rate futures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InterestRateFuturesMember |
| 1056 |
Interest rate options [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InterestRateOptionsMember |
| 1057 |
Foreign currency swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrencySwapContractMember |
| 1058 |
Currency rate futures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CurrencyRateFuturesMember |
| 1059 |
Forward contracts [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ForwardContractMember |
| 1060 |
Equity futures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:EquityFuturesMember |
| 1061 |
Equity contracts [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:EquityContractsMember |
| 1062 |
Credit default swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CreditDefaultSwapsMember |
| 1063 |
Hedging instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgingInstrumentsAxis |
| 1064 |
Hedging instruments [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgingInstrumentsMember |
| 1065 |
Non designated [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NonDesignated1Member |
| 1066 |
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfHedgeAccountingLineItems |
| 1067 |
Derivative investment income (loss) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:DerivativeInvestmentIncomeLoss |
| 1068 |
1078 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Expense (Recovery) Recognized in Consolidated Statements of Income (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseRecoveryRecognizedInConsolidatedStatementsOfIncome |
| 1069 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1070 |
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:MajorComponentsOfTaxExpenseIncomeAbstract |
| 1071 |
Current tax |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrentTaxExpenseIncomeAndAdjustmentsForCurrentTaxOfPriorPeriodsAbstract |
| 1072 |
Current year |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentTaxExpenseIncome |
| 1073 |
Adjustments to prior year |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForCurrentTaxOfPriorPeriod |
| 1074 |
Current tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentTaxExpenseIncomeAndAdjustmentsForCurrentTaxOfPriorPeriods |
| 1075 |
Deferred tax |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxExpenseIncomeAbstract |
| 1076 |
Change related to temporary differences |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxExpenseIncomeRelatingToOriginationAndReversalOfTemporaryDifferences |
| 1077 |
Impact of U.S. Tax Reform |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxExpenseIncomeRelatingToTaxRateChangesOrImpositionOfNewTaxes |
| 1078 |
Income tax expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxExpenseContinuingOperations |
| 1079 |
1079 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Expense (Recovery) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseRecoveryRecognizedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeOCI |
| 1080 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1081 |
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:MajorComponentsOfTaxExpenseIncomeAbstract |
| 1082 |
Current income tax expense (recovery) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:CurrentTaxRelatingToItemsCreditedChargedDirectlyToOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1083 |
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:DeferredTaxRelatingToItemsCreditedChargedDirectlyToOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1084 |
Total income tax expense (recovery) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxRelatingToComponentsOfOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1085 |
1080 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Expense (Recovery) Recognized in Equity (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesComponentsOfIncomeTaxExpenseRecoveryRecognizedInEquity |
| 1086 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1087 |
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:MajorComponentsOfTaxExpenseIncomeAbstract |
| 1088 |
Current income tax expense (recovery) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentTaxRelatingToItemsChargedOrCreditedDirectlyToEquity |
| 1089 |
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxRelatingToItemsChargedOrCreditedDirectlyToEquity |
| 1090 |
Income tax expense (recovery) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentAndDeferredTaxRelatingToItemsChargedOrCreditedDirectlyToEquity |
| 1091 |
1081 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesAdditionalInformation |
| 1092 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1093 |
Major components of tax expense (income) [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:MajorComponentsOfTaxExpenseIncomeAbstract |
| 1094 |
Effective income tax rate |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:AverageEffectiveTaxRate |
| 1095 |
Provisional charge for the estimated impact of U.S. Tax Reform, after-tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ProvisionalChargeForEstimatedImpactOfTaxReformAfterTax |
| 1096 |
Gain from impact of tax reform |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:GainFromImpactOfTaxReform |
| 1097 |
Increase in insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForIncreaseDecreaseInInsuranceReinsuranceAndInvestmentContractLiabilities |
| 1098 |
Current tax receivable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CurrentTaxAssetsCurrent |
| 1099 |
Current tax payable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentTaxLiabilitiesCurrent |
| 1100 |
Deferred tax assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxAssets |
| 1101 |
Deferred tax assets - recognition dependent on future taxable profits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:TaxBenefitArisingFromPreviouslyUnrecognisedTaxLossTaxCreditOrTemporaryDifferenceOfPriorPeriodUsedToReduceDeferredTaxExpense |
| 1102 |
Operating tax loss carry forward |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:OperatingLossCarryforwards1 |
| 1103 |
Operating tax loss carry forward expired in future |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:OperatingLossCarryforwardsWithExpiration |
| 1104 |
Operating tax loss carry forward without expiration date |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:OperatingLossCarryforwardsWithoutExpiration |
| 1105 |
Capital tax loss carry forward |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:CapitalTaxLossCarryforwards |
| 1106 |
Tax benefit on loss carry forwards for which deferred tax asset recognized |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:UnusedTaxCreditsForWhichDeferredTaxAssetRecognised |
| 1107 |
Tax benefit of loss carry forwards for which no deferred tax asset recognized |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:UnusedTaxLossesForWhichNoDeferredTaxAssetRecognised |
| 1108 |
Tax credit carry forwards which expire in future |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:TaxCreditCarryForwardsExpiredInFuture |
| 1109 |
Tax credit carryforwards of which benefit not recognized |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:UnusedTaxCreditsForWhichNoDeferredTaxAssetRecognised |
| 1110 |
Tax credit/Loss carryforwards expiration period |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
mfc:TaxCreditLossCarryForwardExpiration |
| 1111 |
Deferred tax liability |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxLiabilities |
| 1112 |
Aggregate amount of taxable temporary differences associated with the Company's own investments in subsidiaries, not included in financial statements |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:TemporaryDifferencesAssociatedWithInvestmentsInSubsidiariesBranchesAndAssociatesAndInterestsInJointVentures |
| 1113 |
1082 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Summary of Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesSummaryOfReconciliationOfIncomeTaxExpense |
| 1114 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1115 |
Reconciliation of accounting profit multiplied by applicable tax rates [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ReconciliationOfAccountingProfitMultipliedByApplicableTaxRatesAbstract |
| 1116 |
Income before income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossBeforeTax |
| 1117 |
Income tax expense at Canadian statutory tax rate |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:TaxExpenseIncomeAtApplicableTaxRate |
| 1118 |
Increase (decrease) in income taxes due to: |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesAbstract |
| 1119 |
Tax-exempt investment income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:TaxEffectOfRevenuesExemptFromTaxation2011 |
| 1120 |
Differences in tax rate on income not subject to tax in Canada |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:TaxEffectOfForeignTaxRates |
| 1121 |
Adjustments to taxes related to prior years |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncomeTaxReconciliationAdjustmentsInRespectOfPriorYears |
| 1122 |
Impact of U.S. Tax Reform |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:TaxEffectFromChangeInTaxRate |
| 1123 |
Other differences |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherTaxEffectsForReconciliationBetweenAccountingProfitAndTaxExpenseIncome |
| 1124 |
Income tax expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxExpenseContinuingOperations |
| 1125 |
1083 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesSummaryOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilities |
| 1126 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1127 |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 1128 |
Deferred tax assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxAssets |
| 1129 |
Deferred tax liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxLiabilities |
| 1130 |
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxLiabilityAsset |
| 1131 |
1084 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesSignificantComponentsOfDeferredTaxAssetsAndLiabilities |
| 1132 |
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:ReconciliationOfChangesInDeferredTaxLiabilityAssetTable |
| 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 |
Loss carry forwards [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnusedTaxLossesMember |
| 1136 |
Actuarial liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ActuarialLiabilitiesMember |
| 1137 |
Pensions and post-employment benefits [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PensionsAndPostemploymentBenefitsMember |
| 1138 |
Tax credits [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnusedTaxCreditsMember |
| 1139 |
Accrued interest [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AccruedInterestMember |
| 1140 |
Real estate [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RealEstate1Member |
| 1141 |
Securities and other investments [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SecuritiesAndOtherInvestmentsMember |
| 1142 |
Sale of investments [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SaleOfInvestmentsMember |
| 1143 |
Goodwill and intangible assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsMember |
| 1144 |
Other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherAssetsAndLiabilitiesMember |
| 1145 |
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:ReconciliationOfChangesInDeferredTaxLiabilityAssetLineItems |
| 1146 |
Beginning balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxLiabilityAsset |
| 1147 |
Recognized in Income Statement |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxExpenseIncomeRecognisedInProfitOrLoss |
| 1148 |
Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:DeferredTaxRelatingToItemsCreditedChargedDirectlyToOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 1149 |
Recognized in Equity |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxRelatingToItemsChargedOrCreditedDirectlyToEquity |
| 1150 |
Translation and Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughNetExchangeDifferencesDeferredTaxLiabilityAsset |
| 1151 |
Ending balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxLiabilityAsset |
| 1152 |
1085 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Carrying Amounts of Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsSummaryOfCarryingAmountsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssets |
| 1153 |
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfChangesInIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillTable |
| 1154 |
Intangible assets with indefinite useful life [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLifeAxis |
| 1155 |
Intangible assets with indefinite useful life [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLifeMember |
| 1156 |
Brand [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BrandNamesMember |
| 1157 |
Fund management contracts and other [Member] |
Member |
|
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mfc:FundManagementContractsAndOtherMember |
| 1158 |
Indefinite life intangible assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:IntangibleAssetsWithInfiniteUsefulLifeMember |
| 1159 |
Intangible assets material to entity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsMaterialToEntityAxis |
| 1160 |
Intangible assets material to entity [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsMaterialToEntityMember |
| 1161 |
Distribution networks [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DistributionNetworksMember |
| 1162 |
Customer relationships [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CustomerrelatedIntangibleAssetsMember |
| 1163 |
Software [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComputerSoftwareMember |
| 1164 |
Other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherIntangibleAssetsMember |
| 1165 |
Finite life intangible assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:IntangibleAssetsWithFiniteUsefulLifeMember |
| 1166 |
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfChangesInIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillLineItems |
| 1167 |
Goodwill Beginning balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Goodwill |
| 1168 |
Total intangible assets Beginning balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 1169 |
Goodwill Additions/ disposals |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdditionalRecognitionGoodwill |
| 1170 |
Total intangible assets Additions/ Disposals |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:AdditionsDispositionsOtherThanThroughBusinessCombinationsIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 1171 |
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughNetExchangeDifferencesGoodwill |
| 1172 |
Goodwill Ending balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Goodwill |
| 1173 |
Total goodwill and intangible assets Beginning balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsAndGoodwill |
| 1174 |
Total goodwill and intangible assets Additions/ Disposals |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AcquisitionsThroughBusinessCombinationsIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwill |
| 1175 |
Amortization expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AmortisationExpense |
| 1176 |
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughNetExchangeDifferencesIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwill |
| 1177 |
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates - Total intangible assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughNetExchangeDifferencesIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 1178 |
Total goodwill and intangible assets Ending balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsAndGoodwill |
| 1179 |
Total intangible assets Ending balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 1180 |
1086 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Carrying Amounts of Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsSummaryOfCarryingAmountsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsParenthetical |
| 1181 |
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfChangesInIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillTable |
| 1182 |
Carrying amount, accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment and gross carrying amount [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CarryingAmountAccumulatedDepreciationAmortisationAndImpairmentAndGrossCarryingAmountAxis |
| 1183 |
Carrying amount [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CarryingAmountMember |
| 1184 |
Gross Carrying Value [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GrossCarryingAmountMember |
| 1185 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 1186 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 1187 |
U.S. [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:US |
| 1188 |
Asia [member] |
Member |
|
|
srt:AsiaMember |
| 1189 |
Individual assets or cash-generating units [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:IndividualAssetsOrCashgeneratingUnitsAxis |
| 1190 |
Entity's total for individual assets or cash-generating units [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForIndividualAssetsOrCashgeneratingUnitsMember |
| 1191 |
US wealth and asset management [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:USWealthAndAssetManagementMember |
| 1192 |
Canada wealth and asset management [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CanadaWealthAndAssetManagementMember |
| 1193 |
Intangible assets with indefinite useful life [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLifeAxis |
| 1194 |
Intangible assets with indefinite useful life [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsWithIndefiniteUsefulLifeMember |
| 1195 |
Fund management contracts and other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FundManagementContractsAndOtherMember |
| 1196 |
Intangible assets material to entity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsMaterialToEntityAxis |
| 1197 |
Intangible assets material to entity [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsMaterialToEntityMember |
| 1198 |
Distribution networks [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DistributionNetworksMember |
| 1199 |
Customer relationships [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CustomerrelatedIntangibleAssetsMember |
| 1200 |
Software [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComputerSoftwareMember |
| 1201 |
Other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherIntangibleAssetsMember |
| 1202 |
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfChangesInIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillLineItems |
| 1203 |
Intangible assets ending balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 1204 |
Gross carrying amount of finite life intangible assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IntangibleAssetsMaterialToEntity |
| 1205 |
Goodwill disposals |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DecreaseThroughClassifiedAsHeldForSaleGoodwill |
| 1206 |
Intangible assets disposals |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DisposalsIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 1207 |
Impairment |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:ImpairmentLossRecognisedInProfitOrLossIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwill |
| 1208 |
1087 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsAdditionalInformation |
| 1209 |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfIntangibleAssetsTable |
| 1210 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1211 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1212 |
Bottom of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1213 |
Top of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 1214 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 1215 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 1216 |
Canada [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:CA |
| 1217 |
U.S. [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:US |
| 1218 |
Japan [Member] |
Member |
|
|
country:JP |
| 1219 |
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfIntangibleAssetsLineItems |
| 1220 |
Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss good will |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:ImpairmentLossRecognisedInProfitOrLossGoodwill |
| 1221 |
Price-to-earnings multiples |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
mfc:PriceToEarningsMultiples |
| 1222 |
Growth rate used to extrapolate cash flow projections |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:DescriptionOfGrowthRateUsedToExtrapolateCashFlowProjections |
| 1223 |
Tax rate applied to cash flow projections |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:TaxRateAppliedToCashFlowProjections |
| 1224 |
After-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:DescriptionOfDiscountRatesAppliedToCashFlowProjections |
| 1225 |
Pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:DiscountRateAppliedToCashFlowProjectionsPreTaxBasis |
| 1226 |
1088 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Impairment Testing of Goodwill (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsSummaryOfImpairmentTestingOfGoodwill |
| 1227 |
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in goodwill [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfChangesInGoodwillTable |
| 1228 |
Individual assets or cash-generating units [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:IndividualAssetsOrCashgeneratingUnitsAxis |
| 1229 |
Entity's total for individual assets or cash-generating units [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForIndividualAssetsOrCashgeneratingUnitsMember |
| 1230 |
Asia Insurance, excluding Japan [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AsiaExcludingJapanMember |
| 1231 |
Japan insurance [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JapanInsuranceMember |
| 1232 |
Canadian insurance [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CanadianInsuranceMember |
| 1233 |
US insurance [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:UsInsuranceMember |
| 1234 |
Asia wealth and asset management [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AsiaWealthAndAssetManagementMember |
| 1235 |
Canada wealth and asset management [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CanadaWealthAndAssetManagementMember |
| 1236 |
US wealth and asset management [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:USWealthAndAssetManagementMember |
| 1237 |
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in goodwill [Line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfChangesInGoodwillLineItems |
| 1238 |
Goodwill Beginning balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Goodwill |
| 1239 |
Goodwill Additions/ disposals |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdditionalRecognitionGoodwill |
| 1240 |
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughNetExchangeDifferencesGoodwill |
| 1241 |
Goodwill Ending balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Goodwill |
| 1242 |
1089 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets - Summary of Components of Gross and Net Insurance Contract Liabilities (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsSummaryOfComponentsOfGrossAndNetInsuranceContractLiabilities |
| 1243 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1244 |
Disclosure of insurance contract liabilities and reinsurance assets [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsAbstract |
| 1245 |
Gross insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:GrossInsuranceContractLiabilities |
| 1246 |
Gross benefits payable and provision for unreported claims |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:GrossBenefitsPayableAndProvisionForUnreportedClaims |
| 1247 |
Gross policyholder amounts on deposit |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:GrossPolicyholderAmountsOnDeposit |
| 1248 |
Gross insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesArisingFromInsuranceContracts |
| 1249 |
Reinsurance assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AssetsUnderReinsuranceCeded |
| 1250 |
Net insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:NetInsuranceContractLiabilities |
| 1251 |
1090 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets - Summary of Components of Gross and Net Insurance Contract Liabilities (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsSummaryOfComponentsOfGrossAndNetInsuranceContractLiabilitiesParenthetical |
| 1252 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1253 |
Disclosure of insurance contract liabilities and reinsurance assets [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsAbstract |
| 1254 |
Reinsurance assets for investment contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ReinsuranceContractsHeldThatAreLiabilities |
| 1255 |
1091 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets - Summary of Composition of Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets by Line of Business and Reporting Segment (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsSummaryOfCompositionOfInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsByLineOfBusinessAndReportingSegment |
| 1256 |
Disclosure of insurance contract liabilities and reinsurance assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsTable |
| 1257 |
Amounts arising from insurance contracts [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:AmountsArisingFromInsuranceContractsAxis |
| 1258 |
Net amount arising from insurance contracts [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetAmountArisingFromInsuranceContractsMember |
| 1259 |
Gross insurance contract liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GrossAmountArisingFromInsuranceContractsMember |
| 1260 |
Types of insurance contracts [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfInsuranceContractsAxis |
| 1261 |
Types of insurance contracts [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InsuranceContractsMember |
| 1262 |
Individual insurance participating [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:IndividualInsuranceParticipatingMember |
| 1263 |
Individual insurance non-participating [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:IndividualInsuranceNonparticipatingMember |
| 1264 |
Annuities and pensions [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AnnuitiesAndPensionsMember |
| 1265 |
Other insurance contract liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherInsuranceContractLiabilitiesMember |
| 1266 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 1267 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 1268 |
Asia [member] |
Member |
|
|
srt:AsiaMember |
| 1269 |
Canada [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:CA |
| 1270 |
U.S. [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:US |
| 1271 |
Segment consolidation items [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:SegmentConsolidationItemsAxis |
| 1272 |
Entity's total for segment consolidation items [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForSegmentConsolidationItemsMember |
| 1273 |
Corporate and other [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnallocatedAmountsMember |
| 1274 |
Disclosure of insurance contract liabilities and reinsurance assets [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsLineItems |
| 1275 |
Net insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:NetInsuranceContractLiabilities |
| 1276 |
Total reinsurance ceded |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AssetsUnderReinsuranceCeded |
| 1277 |
Total, gross of reinsurance ceded |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesArisingFromInsuranceContracts |
| 1278 |
1092 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsAdditionalInformation |
| 1279 |
Disclosure of insurance contract liabilities and reinsurance assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsTable |
| 1280 |
Categories of related parties [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfRelatedPartiesAxis |
| 1281 |
Entity's total for related parties [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForRelatedPartiesMember |
| 1282 |
MLI and John Hancock Life Insurance Company [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MLIAndJohnHancockLifeInsuranceCompanyMember |
| 1283 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1284 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1285 |
Bottom of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1286 |
Top of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 1287 |
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:NonadjustingEventsAfterReportingPeriodAxis |
| 1288 |
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NonadjustingEventsMember |
| 1289 |
Scenario Forecast [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ScenarioForecast1Member |
| 1290 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 1291 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 1292 |
Mortality and morbidity updates [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MortalityAndMorbidityUpdatesMember |
| 1293 |
Lapses and policyholder behavior [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LapsesAndPolicyholderBehaviourMember |
| 1294 |
Investment return assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InvestmentReturnAssumptionsMember |
| 1295 |
Other updates [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherUpdatesMember |
| 1296 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 1297 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 1298 |
U.S. [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:US |
| 1299 |
Canada [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:CA |
| 1300 |
Asia [member] |
Member |
|
|
srt:AsiaMember |
| 1301 |
Japan [Member] |
Member |
|
|
country:JP |
| 1302 |
Investment Sector [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
invest:InvestmentSectorAxis |
| 1303 |
Investment Sector [Domain] |
Member |
|
|
invest:InvestmentSectorDomain |
| 1304 |
Retail Insurance Business [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetailInsuranceBusinessMember |
| 1305 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 1306 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 1307 |
Segregated funds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SegregatedFundsMember |
| 1308 |
Actuarial Assumptions Additional Information [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
mfc:ActuarialAssumptionsAdditionalInformationAxis |
| 1309 |
Actuarial Assumptions Additional Information [domain] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ActuarialAssumptionsAdditionalInformationDomain |
| 1310 |
Bond default rates [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BondDefaultRatesMember |
| 1311 |
ALDA and Public Equity Investment Return Assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ALDAAndPublicEquityInvestmentReturnAssumptionsMember |
| 1312 |
Other refinements [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherRefinementsMember |
| 1313 |
Corporate Spread Assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CorporateSpreadAssumptionsMember |
| 1314 |
Refinements To Liability and Tax Cash Flows [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RefinementsToLiabilityAndTaxCashFlowsMember |
| 1315 |
Insurance contracts [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:InsuranceContractsAxis |
| 1316 |
Insurance contracts [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InsuranceContractsMember2017 |
| 1317 |
Jackson National Life Insurance Company [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JacksonNationalLifeInsuranceCompanyMember |
| 1318 |
Disclosure of insurance contract liabilities and reinsurance assets [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsLineItems |
| 1319 |
Assets and insurance contract liabilities related to closed blocks participating policies |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:AssetsAndInsuranceContractLiabilitiesRelatedToClosedBlocksParticipatingPolicies |
| 1320 |
Fair value of assets backing net insurance contract liabilities excluding reinsurance assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:FairValueOfAssetsBackingNetInsuranceContractLiabilitiesExcludingReinsuranceAssets |
| 1321 |
Fair value of assets backing capital and other liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:FairValueOfAssetsBackingCapitalAndOtherLiabilities |
| 1322 |
Percentage provision for adverse deviation assumptions not specifically provided |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:PercentageProvisionForAdverseDeviationAssumptionsNotSpecificallyProvided |
| 1323 |
Change in insurance and investment contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInInsuranceLiabilitiesNetOfReinsurance |
| 1324 |
Change in net income attributed to shareholders (post-tax) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInNetIncomeAttributedToShareholdersAfterTax |
| 1325 |
Change in net income attributed to shareholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInNetIncomeAttributedToShareholders |
| 1326 |
Coinsurance, after tax loss |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:CoinsuranceTransactionAfterTaxLoss |
| 1327 |
Ceded premiums |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:CededPremiums |
| 1328 |
Increase of reinsurance assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInReinsuranceAssets |
| 1329 |
Quota share coinsurance agreements, percentage |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:CoinsuranceAgreementsPercentage |
| 1330 |
Coinsurance, after tax gain |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:CoinsuranceTransactionAfterTaxGain |
| 1331 |
Reinsurance transaction, after-tax gain |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GainsLossesRecognisedInProfitOrLossOnBuyingReinsurance |
| 1332 |
1093 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets - Summary of Carrying Value of Assets Backing Net Insurance Contract Liabilities, Other Liabilities and Capital (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsSummaryOfCarryingValueOfAssetsBackingNetInsuranceContractLiabilitiesOtherLiabilitiesAndCapital |
| 1333 |
Disclosure Of Carrying Value Measurement Of Assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfCarryingValueMeasurementOfAssetsTable |
| 1334 |
Types of insurance contracts [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfInsuranceContractsAxis |
| 1335 |
Types of insurance contracts [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InsuranceContractsMember |
| 1336 |
Individual insurance participating [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:IndividualInsuranceParticipatingMember |
| 1337 |
Individual insurance non-participating [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:IndividualInsuranceNonparticipatingMember |
| 1338 |
Annuities and pensions [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AnnuitiesAndPensionsMember |
| 1339 |
Other insurance contract liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherInsuranceContractLiabilitiesMember |
| 1340 |
Other Liabilities [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherLiabilitiesMember |
| 1341 |
Capital [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CapitalMember |
| 1342 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 1343 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 1344 |
Debt securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DebtSecuritiesMember |
| 1345 |
Public equities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PublicEquitiesMember |
| 1346 |
Other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherAssetsMember |
| 1347 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 1348 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 1349 |
Mortgages [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:MortgagesMember |
| 1350 |
Private placements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PrivatePlacementsMember |
| 1351 |
Real estate [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RealEstate1Member |
| 1352 |
Disclosure Of Carrying Value Measurement Of Assets [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfCarryingValueMeasurementOfAssetsLineItems |
| 1353 |
Carrying value of total assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Assets |
| 1354 |
1094 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets - Summary of Potential Impact on Net Income Attributed to Shareholders Arising From Changes to Non-economic Assumptions (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsSummaryOfPotentialImpactOnNetIncomeAttributedToShareholdersArisingFromChangesToNoneconomicAssumptions |
| 1355 |
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSensitivityAnalysisForActuarialAssumptionsTable |
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Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
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Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 1358 |
2% Adverse change in future mortality rates [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwoPercentAdverseChangeInFutureMortalityRatesMember |
| 1359 |
5% adverse change in future morbidity rates (incidence and termination) [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FivePercentAdverseChangeInFutureMorbidityRatesMember |
| 1360 |
10% Adverse change in future policy termination rates [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TenPercentAdverseChangeInFutureTerminationRatesMember |
| 1361 |
5% increase in future expense levels [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FivePercentIncreaseInFutureExpenseLevelsMember |
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Types of Finance Cost or Income [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
mfc:TypesOfFinanceCostOrIncomeAxis |
| 1363 |
Types of Finance Cost or Income [domain] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TypesOfFinanceCostOrIncomeDomain |
| 1364 |
Products where an increase in rates increases insurance contract liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
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Products where a decrease in rates increases insurance contract liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
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Long term care [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LongTermCareMember |
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Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSensitivityAnalysisForActuarialAssumptionsLineItems |
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Decrease in net income attributed to shareholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:DecreaseInProfitLossAttributableToShareholdersDueToPolicyRelatedAssumptions |
| 1369 |
1095 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets - Summary of Potential Impact on Net Income Attributed to Shareholders Arising From Changes to Non-economic Assumptions (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsSummaryOfPotentialImpactOnNetIncomeAttributedToShareholdersArisingFromChangesToNoneconomicAssumptionsParenthetical |
| 1370 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1371 |
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSensitivityAnalysisForActuarialAssumptionsAbstract |
| 1372 |
Deterioration in incidence rate |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DeteriorationInIncidenceRate |
| 1373 |
Deterioration in claim termination rates |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DeteriorationInClaimTerminationRates |
| 1374 |
1096 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets - Summary of Potential Impact on Net Income Attributed to Shareholders Arising From Changes to Non-economic Assumptions For Long-Term Care (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
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Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSensitivityAnalysisForActuarialAssumptionsTable |
| 1376 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 1377 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 1378 |
2% Adverse change in future mortality rates [Member] |
Member |
|
|
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| 1379 |
5% adverse change in future morbidity incidence rates [member] |
Member |
|
|
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5% adverse change in future morbidity claims termination rates [member] |
Member |
|
|
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| 1381 |
10% adverse change in future policy termination rates [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TenPercentAdverseChangeInFuturePolicyTerminationRatesMember |
| 1382 |
5% increase in future expense levels [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FivePercentIncreaseInFutureExpenseLevelsMember |
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Insurance contracts [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:InsuranceContractsAxis |
| 1384 |
Insurance contracts [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InsuranceContractsMember2017 |
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Long term care [member] |
Member |
|
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mfc:LongTermCareMember |
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Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSensitivityAnalysisForActuarialAssumptionsLineItems |
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Decrease in net income attributed to shareholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:DecreaseInProfitLossAttributableToShareholdersDueToPolicyRelatedAssumptions |
| 1388 |
1097 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets - Summary of Change in Insurance Contract Liabilities (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsSummaryOfChangeInInsuranceContractLiabilities |
| 1389 |
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in insurance contracts by components [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfChangesInInsuranceContractsByComponentsTable |
| 1390 |
Types of insurance contracts [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfInsuranceContractsAxis |
| 1391 |
Types of insurance contracts [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InsuranceContractsMember |
| 1392 |
Net actuarial liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NetActuarialLiabilitiesMember |
| 1393 |
Other insurance contract liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherInsuranceContractLiabilitiesMember |
| 1394 |
Net insurance contract liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NetInsuranceContractLiabilitiesMember |
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Reinsurance assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ReinsuranceAssetsMember |
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Disclosure of changes in insurance contract liabilities [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfChangesInInsuranceContractLiabilitiesLineItems |
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Beginning balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesArisingFromInsuranceContracts |
| 1398 |
New policies |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:AdditionsLiabilitiesUnderInsuranceContractsAndReinsuranceContractsIssued |
| 1399 |
Normal in-force movement |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:NormalInForceMovementInInsuranceContracts |
| 1400 |
Changes in methods and assumptions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ChangesInMethodsAndAssumptionsInInsuranceContracts |
| 1401 |
Impact of U.S. Tax Reform |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:TaxEffectFromChangeInTaxRateInInsuranceContracts |
| 1402 |
Impact of annuity coinsurance transactions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ImpactOfAnnuityCoinsuranceTransactions |
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Increase due to decision to change the portfolio asset mix supporting legacy businesses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:IncreaseDueToDecisionToChangeThePortfolioAssetMixSupportingLegacyBusinessInsuranceContracts |
| 1404 |
Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
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| 1405 |
Ending balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesArisingFromInsuranceContracts |
| 1406 |
1098 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets - Summary of Change in Insurance Contract Liabilities (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsSummaryOfChangeInInsuranceContractLiabilitiesParenthetical |
| 1407 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1408 |
Reconciliation of changes in liabilities under insurance contracts and reinsurance contracts issued [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ReconciliationOfChangesInLiabilitiesUnderInsuranceContractsAndReinsuranceContractsIssuedAbstract |
| 1409 |
Change in gross insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:ChangeInGrossInsuranceContractLiabilities |
| 1410 |
Change in insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ChangeInInsuranceContractLiabilities |
| 1411 |
Increase in insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInsuranceContractLiabilities |
| 1412 |
Contract liabilities in gross claims and benefits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ContractLiabilitiesInGrossClaimsAndBenefits |
| 1413 |
Impact of U.S. Tax Reform |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseInInsuranceContractLiabilitiesBeforeOfTax |
| 1414 |
Corporate tax rate |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:ApplicableTaxRate |
| 1415 |
Impact of U.S. Tax Reform, post-tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseInInsuranceContractLiabilitiesNetOfTax |
| 1416 |
Impact of U.S. Tax Reform |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:TaxEffectFromChangeInTaxRateInInsuranceContracts |
| 1417 |
Impact of U.S. Tax Reform, post-tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:TaxEffectFromChangeInTaxRateInInsuranceContractsPostTax |
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Impact of U.S. Tax Reform, deferred tax impact |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DeferredTaxExpenseIncomeRelatingToTaxRateChangesOrImpositionOfNewTaxes |
| 1419 |
1099 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets - Summary of Actuarial Methods and Assumptions (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsSummaryOfActuarialMethodsAndAssumptions |
| 1420 |
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSensitivityAnalysisForActuarialAssumptionsTable |
| 1421 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 1422 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 1423 |
Mortality and morbidity updates [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MortalityAndMorbidityUpdatesMember |
| 1424 |
Lapses and policyholder behavior [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LapsesAndPolicyholderBehaviourMember |
| 1425 |
Investment return assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InvestmentReturnAssumptionsMember |
| 1426 |
Other updates [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherUpdatesMember |
| 1427 |
Actuarial Assumptions Additional Information [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
mfc:ActuarialAssumptionsAdditionalInformationAxis |
| 1428 |
Actuarial Assumptions Additional Information [domain] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ActuarialAssumptionsAdditionalInformationDomain |
| 1429 |
ALDA and Public Equity Investment Return Assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ALDAAndPublicEquityInvestmentReturnAssumptionsMember |
| 1430 |
Corporate Spread Assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CorporateSpreadAssumptionsMember |
| 1431 |
Refinements To Liability and Tax Cash Flows [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RefinementsToLiabilityAndTaxCashFlowsMember |
| 1432 |
Other refinements [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherRefinementsMember |
| 1433 |
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSensitivityAnalysisForActuarialAssumptionsLineItems |
| 1434 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInInsuranceLiabilitiesNetOfReinsurance |
| 1435 |
Attributed to participating policyholders' account |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInNetIncomeAttributedToParticipatingPolicyholders |
| 1436 |
Attributed to participating policyholders' account |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInsuranceLiabilitiesNetOfReinsuranceAttributedToPolicyholdersAccount |
| 1437 |
Attributed to shareholders'account |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInNetIncomeAttributedToShareholders |
| 1438 |
Attributed to shareholders'account |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInsuranceLiabilitiesNetOfReinsuranceAttributedToShareholdersAccount |
| 1439 |
Change in net income attributed to shareholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInNetIncomeAttributedToShareholdersAfterTax |
| 1440 |
1100 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets - Summary of Insurance Contract Liabilities, Payments Due by Period (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsSummaryOfInsuranceContractLiabilitiesPaymentsDueByPeriod |
| 1441 |
Disclosure of types of insurance contracts [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTypesOfInsuranceContractsTable |
| 1442 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 1443 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 1444 |
Less than 1 year [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NotLaterThanOneYearMember |
| 1445 |
1 to 3 years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneYearAndNotLaterThanThreeYearsMember |
| 1446 |
3 to 5 years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanThreeYearsAndNotLaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 1447 |
Over 5 years [Member] |
Member |
|
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ifrs-full:LaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 1448 |
Disclosure of types of insurance contracts [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTypesOfInsuranceContractsLineItems |
| 1449 |
Insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:InsuranceContractsContractualObligationsPaymentsDueOnLiabilities |
| 1450 |
1101 - Disclosure - Insurance Contract Liabilities and Reinsurance Assets - Summary of Gross Claims and Benefits (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInsuranceContractLiabilitiesAndReinsuranceAssetsSummaryOfGrossClaimsAndBenefits |
| 1451 |
Disclosure of net, gross and reinsurer's share for amounts arising from insurance contracts [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNetGrossAndReinsurersShareForAmountsArisingFromInsuranceContractsTable |
| 1452 |
Types of insurance contracts [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfInsuranceContractsAxis |
| 1453 |
Types of insurance contracts [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InsuranceContractsMember |
| 1454 |
Death, disability and other claims [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DeathDisabilityAndOtherClaimsMember |
| 1455 |
Maturity and surrender benefits [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MaturityAndSurrenderBenefitsMember |
| 1456 |
Annuity payments [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AnnuityPaymentsMember |
| 1457 |
Policyholder dividends and experience rating refunds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PolicyholderDividendsAndExperienceRatingRefundsMember |
| 1458 |
Net transfers from segregated funds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NetTransfersFromSegregatedFundsMember |
| 1459 |
Disclosure of net, gross and reinsurer's share for amounts arising from insurance contracts [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNetGrossAndReinsurersShareForAmountsArisingFromInsuranceContractsLineItems |
| 1460 |
Gross claims and benefits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:InsuranceClaimsAndBenefitsGross |
| 1461 |
1102 - Disclosure - Investment Contract Liabilities - Summary of Movement in Investment Contract Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestmentContractLiabilitiesSummaryOfMovementInInvestmentContractLiabilitiesMeasuredAtFairValue |
| 1462 |
Disclosure of detailed information about investment property [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInvestmentPropertyTable |
| 1463 |
Investment Contract Liabilities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
mfc:InvestmentContractLiabilitiesAxis |
| 1464 |
Investment Contract Liabilities Measured At Amortized Cost [domain] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InvestmentContractLiabilitiesMeasuredAtAmortizedCostDomain |
| 1465 |
Fair value [Member] |
Member |
|
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ifrs-full:AtFairValueMember |
| 1466 |
Disclosure of Investment Contract Liabilities [line items] |
LineItems |
|
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mfc:DisclosureOfInvestmentContractLiabilitiesLineItems |
| 1467 |
Beginning balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentContractsLiabilities |
| 1468 |
New policies |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInvestmentContractsLiabilitiesDueToNewPolicies |
| 1469 |
Changes in market conditions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInvestmentContractsLiabilitiesDueToChangesInMarketConditions |
| 1470 |
Redemptions, surrenders and maturities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInvestmentContractsLiabilitiesDueToRedemptionsSurrendersAndMaturities |
| 1471 |
Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInvestmentContractsLiabilitiesDueToImpactOfChangesInForeignExchangeRates |
| 1472 |
Ending balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentContractsLiabilities |
| 1473 |
1103 - Disclosure - Investment Contract Liabilities - Summary of Investment Contract Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost and Fair Value Associated with Contracts (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestmentContractLiabilitiesSummaryOfInvestmentContractLiabilitiesMeasuredAtAmortizedCostAndFairValueAssociatedWithContracts |
| 1474 |
Disclosure of detailed information about investment property [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInvestmentPropertyTable |
| 1475 |
Classes of financial liabilities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialLiabilitiesAxis |
| 1476 |
Financial liabilities, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialLiabilitiesMember |
| 1477 |
Amortized cost, gross of reinsurance ceded [Member] |
Member |
|
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ifrs-full:FinancialLiabilitiesAtAmortisedCostMember |
| 1478 |
Fair value [Member] |
Member |
|
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ifrs-full:FinancialLiabilitiesAtFairValueMember |
| 1479 |
Measurement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MeasurementAxis |
| 1480 |
Aggregated measurement [member] |
Member |
|
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ifrs-full:AggregatedMeasurementMember |
| 1481 |
U.S. fixed annuity products [Member] |
Member |
|
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mfc:UsFixedAnnuityProductsMember |
| 1482 |
Canadian fixed annuity products [Member] |
Member |
|
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mfc:CanadianFixedAnnuityProductsMember |
| 1483 |
Disclosure of Investment Contract Liabilities [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfInvestmentContractLiabilitiesLineItems |
| 1484 |
Investment contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentContractsLiabilities |
| 1485 |
1104 - Disclosure - Investment Contract Liabilities - Summary of Investment Contract Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost and Fair Value Associated with Contracts (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestmentContractLiabilitiesSummaryOfInvestmentContractLiabilitiesMeasuredAtAmortizedCostAndFairValueAssociatedWithContractsParenthetical |
| 1486 |
Disclosure of detailed information about investment property [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInvestmentPropertyTable |
| 1487 |
Measurement [axis] |
Axis |
|
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ifrs-full:MeasurementAxis |
| 1488 |
Aggregated measurement [member] |
Member |
|
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ifrs-full:AggregatedMeasurementMember |
| 1489 |
Carrying amount [member] |
Member |
|
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ifrs-full:CarryingAmountMember |
| 1490 |
Fair value [Member] |
Member |
|
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ifrs-full:AtFairValueMember |
| 1491 |
Disclosure of Investment Contract Liabilities [line items] |
LineItems |
|
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mfc:DisclosureOfInvestmentContractLiabilitiesLineItems |
| 1492 |
Investment contract liabilities reinsured |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ReinsuranceContractsHeldThatAreLiabilities |
| 1493 |
Investment contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentContractsLiabilities |
| 1494 |
1105 - Disclosure - Investment Contract Liabilities - Summary of Changes in Investment Contract Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestmentContractLiabilitiesSummaryOfChangesInInvestmentContractLiabilitiesMeasuredAtAmortizedCost |
| 1495 |
Disclosure of investment contract liabilities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfInvestmentContractLiabilitiesTable |
| 1496 |
Classes of financial liabilities [axis] |
Axis |
|
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ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialLiabilitiesAxis |
| 1497 |
Financial liabilities, class [member] |
Member |
|
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ifrs-full:FinancialLiabilitiesMember |
| 1498 |
Amortized cost, gross of reinsurance ceded [Member] |
Member |
|
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ifrs-full:FinancialLiabilitiesAtAmortisedCostMember |
| 1499 |
Disclosure of Investment Contract Liabilities [line items] |
LineItems |
|
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mfc:DisclosureOfInvestmentContractLiabilitiesLineItems |
| 1500 |
Beginning balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentContractsLiabilities |
| 1501 |
Policy deposits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInvestmentContractsLiabilitiesDueToNewPolicies |
| 1502 |
Interest |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInvestmentContractsLiabilitiesMeasuredDueToInterest |
| 1503 |
Withdrawals |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInvestmentContractsLiabilitiesDueToWithdrawals |
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Fees |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInvestmentContractsLiabilitiesDueToFees |
| 1505 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInvestmentContractsLiabilitiesDueToOtherActivities |
| 1506 |
Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInvestmentContractsLiabilitiesDueToImpactOfChangesInForeignExchangeRates |
| 1507 |
Ending balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentContractsLiabilities |
| 1508 |
1106 - Disclosure - Investment Contract Liabilities - Summary of Contractual Obligations and Commitments Relating to Investment Contracts (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInvestmentContractLiabilitiesSummaryOfContractualObligationsAndCommitmentsRelatingToInvestmentContracts |
| 1509 |
Disclosure of investment contract liabilities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfInvestmentContractLiabilitiesTable |
| 1510 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
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ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 1511 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
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ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 1512 |
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Member |
|
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| 1513 |
1 to 3 years [Member] |
Member |
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3 to 5 years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanThreeYearsAndNotLaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 1515 |
Over 5 years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 1516 |
Disclosure of Investment Contract Liabilities [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfInvestmentContractLiabilitiesLineItems |
| 1517 |
Contractual obligations and commitments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:ContractualObligationsAndCommitmentsInvestmentContracts |
| 1518 |
1107 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementAdditionalInformation |
| 1519 |
Disclosure of credit risk exposure [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCreditRiskExposureTable |
| 1520 |
Types of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 1521 |
Financial assets, type [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsTypeMember |
| 1522 |
Securities lending [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SecuritiesLendingMember |
| 1523 |
External credit grades [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ExternalCreditGradesAxis |
| 1524 |
Entity's total for external credit grades [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForExternalCreditGradesMember |
| 1525 |
AA Credit Grades or Higher [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AACreditGradesOrHigherMember |
| 1526 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 1527 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 1528 |
Derivatives [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DerivativesMember |
| 1529 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 1530 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 1531 |
Bottom of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 1532 |
Top of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 1533 |
Disclosure of Risk Management [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfRiskManagementLineItems |
| 1534 |
Percentage of debt securities in investment grade with ratings ranging between AAA to BBB |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:PercentageOfDebtSecuritiesInInvestmentGradeWithRatingsRangingBetweenAaaToBbb |
| 1535 |
Percentage of total mortgage portfolio |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:PercentageOfMortgagePortfolio |
| 1536 |
Loaned securities included in invested assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:GrossFinancialAssetsSubjectToOffsettingEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementsOrSimilarAgreements |
| 1537 |
Reverse repurchase transactions recorded as short-term receivables |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ReverseRepurchaseAgreementsAndCashCollateralOnSecuritiesBorrowed |
| 1538 |
Repurchase transactions recorded as payables |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RepurchaseAgreementsAndCashCollateralOnSecuritiesLent |
| 1539 |
Term of credit default swaps |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
mfc:TermOfCreditDefaultSwaps |
| 1540 |
Credit protection purchased |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:CreditDerivativePurchasedCreditProtection1 |
| 1541 |
Derivative exposure with counterparties, percentage |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DerivativeExposureWithCounterpartiesPercentage |
| 1542 |
Mitigated exposure to credit risk |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:AmountByWhichLoansOrReceivablesRelatedCreditDerivativesOrSimilarInstrumentsMitigateMaximumExposureToCreditRisk |
| 1543 |
Largest single counterparty exposure without master netting agreements or the benefit of collateral held |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:FinancialInstrumentsSubjectToEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementOrSimilarAgreementNotSetOffAgainstFinancialAssets |
| 1544 |
Largest single counterparty exposure with master netting agreements or the benefit of collateral held |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:NetFinancialAssetsSubjectToOffsettingEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementsOrSimilarAgreements |
| 1545 |
Maximum credit exposure related to derivatives |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:MaximumExposureToCreditRiskOfFinancialAssets |
| 1546 |
Global retention limit |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:InsuranceRetentionLimit |
| 1547 |
Reinsurance assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ReinsuranceAssets |
| 1548 |
Percentage ceded to reinsurers |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:PercentageCededToReinsurers |
| 1549 |
Exposure to credit risk |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:ExposureToCreditRiskOffsetByCollateralHeldAsSecurity |
| 1550 |
Net exposure after offsetting agreements and benefit of fair value of collateral held |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
mfc:NetExposure |
| 1551 |
1108 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Summary of Gross Carrying Amount of Financial Instruments Subject to Credit Exposure (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementSummaryOfGrossCarryingAmountOfFinancialInstrumentsSubjectToCreditExposure |
| 1552 |
Disclosure of external credit grades [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfExternalCreditExposuresTable |
| 1553 |
Categories of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 1554 |
Financial assets, category [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsCategoryMember |
| 1555 |
FVTPL [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossCategoryMember |
| 1556 |
AFS [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAvailableforsaleCategoryMember |
| 1557 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 1558 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 1559 |
Mortgages [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:MortgagesMember |
| 1560 |
Private placements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PrivatePlacementsMember |
| 1561 |
Policy loans [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PolicyLoansMember |
| 1562 |
Loans to Bank clients [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LoansToBankClientsMember |
| 1563 |
Derivative Assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DerivativesAssetsMember |
| 1564 |
Accrued investment income [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AccruedInvestmentIncomeMember |
| 1565 |
Reinsurance assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ReinsuranceAssetsMember |
| 1566 |
Other financial assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherFinancialAssetMember |
| 1567 |
Disclosure of external credit grades [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfExternalCreditExposuresLineItems |
| 1568 |
Credit exposure |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:MaximumExposureToCreditRisk |
| 1569 |
1109 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Summary of Credit Quality and Carrying Value of Commercial Mortgages and Private Placements (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementSummaryOfCreditQualityAndCarryingValueOfCommercialMortgagesAndPrivatePlacements |
| 1570 |
Disclosure of credit quality and carrying value of commercial mortgages and private placements [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfCreditQualityAndCarryingValueOfCommercialMortgagesAndPrivatePlacementsTable |
| 1571 |
Internal credit grades [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:InternalCreditGradesAxis |
| 1572 |
Entity's total for internal credit grades [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForInternalCreditGradesMember |
| 1573 |
AAA [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AAACreditGradesMember |
| 1574 |
AA [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AACreditGradesMember |
| 1575 |
A [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ACreditGradesMember |
| 1576 |
BBB [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BBBCreditGradesMember |
| 1577 |
BB [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BBCreditGradesMember |
| 1578 |
B and lower [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BAndLowerCreditGradesMember |
| 1579 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 1580 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 1581 |
Commercial mortgages [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CommercialMortgagesMember |
| 1582 |
Agricultural mortgages [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AgriculturalMortgagesMember |
| 1583 |
Private placements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PrivatePlacementsMember |
| 1584 |
Commercial mortgages and private placements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CommercialMortgagesAndPrivatePlacementsMember |
| 1585 |
Major Classes Of Commercial Mortgages [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
mfc:MajorClassesOfCommercialMortgagesAxis |
| 1586 |
Major Classes Of Commercial Mortgages [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MajorClassesOfCommercialMortgagesMember |
| 1587 |
Retail [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetailMember |
| 1588 |
Office [Member] |
Member |
|
|
srt:OfficeBuildingMember |
| 1589 |
Multi-family residential [Member] |
Member |
|
|
srt:MultifamilyMember |
| 1590 |
Industrial [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:IndustrialMember |
| 1591 |
Other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherCommercialMortgagesMember |
| 1592 |
Disclosure of credit quality and carrying value of commercial mortgages and private placements [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfCreditQualityAndCarryingValueOfCommercialMortgagesAndPrivatePlacementsLineItems |
| 1593 |
Credit quality and carrying value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:RatedCreditExposures |
| 1594 |
1110 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Summary of Carrying Value of Residential Mortgages and Loans to Bank Clients (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementSummaryOfCarryingValueOfResidentialMortgagesAndLoansToBankClients |
| 1595 |
Disclosure of credit risk exposure [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCreditRiskExposureTable |
| 1596 |
Types of insurance contracts [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfInsuranceContractsAxis |
| 1597 |
Types of insurance contracts [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InsuranceContractsMember |
| 1598 |
Insured [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InsuredMember |
| 1599 |
Uninsured [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:UninsuredMember |
| 1600 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 1601 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 1602 |
Residential mortgages [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ResidentialMortgagesMember |
| 1603 |
Loans to Bank clients [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LoansToBankClientsMember |
| 1604 |
Performance obligations [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:PerformanceObligationsAxis |
| 1605 |
Performance obligations [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PerformanceObligationsMember |
| 1606 |
Performing [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PerformingMember |
| 1607 |
Non-performing [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NonperformingMember |
| 1608 |
Disclosure of Credit Quality [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfCreditQualityLineItems |
| 1609 |
Carrying value of residential mortgages and loans to bank clients |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:CarryingValueOfResidentialMortgagesAndLoansToBankClients |
| 1610 |
1111 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Summary of Carrying Value of Past Due but not Impaired and Impaired Financial Assets (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementSummaryOfCarryingValueOfPastDueButNotImpairedAndImpairedFinancialAssets |
| 1611 |
Disclosure of financial assets that are either past due or impaired [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialAssetsThatAreEitherPastDueOrImpairedTable |
| 1612 |
Past due status [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:PastDueStatusAxis |
| 1613 |
Past due status [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PastDueStatusMember |
| 1614 |
Less than 90 days [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanTwoMonthsAndNotLaterThanThreeMonthsMember |
| 1615 |
90 days and greater [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanThreeMonthsMember |
| 1616 |
Categories of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 1617 |
Financial assets, category [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsCategoryMember |
| 1618 |
FVTPL [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossCategoryMember |
| 1619 |
AFS [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAvailableforsaleCategoryMember |
| 1620 |
Impairment of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ImpairmentOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 1621 |
Entity's total for impairment of financial assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForImpairmentOfFinancialAssetsMember |
| 1622 |
Financial assets past due but not impaired [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsPastDueButNotImpairedMember |
| 1623 |
Impaired [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsImpairedMember |
| 1624 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 1625 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 1626 |
Private placements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PrivatePlacementsMember |
| 1627 |
Mortgages and loans to Bank clients [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MortgagesAndLoansToBankClientsMember |
| 1628 |
Other financial assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherFinancialAssetMember |
| 1629 |
Disclosure of financial assets that are either past due or impaired [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialAssetsThatAreEitherPastDueOrImpairedLineItems |
| 1630 |
Carrying value or impaired value, financial assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialAssets |
| 1631 |
1112 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Summary of Company's Loans Considered Impaired (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementSummaryOfCompanysLoansConsideredImpaired |
| 1632 |
Disclosure of financial assets that are either past due or impaired [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialAssetsThatAreEitherPastDueOrImpairedTable |
| 1633 |
Carrying amount, accumulated depreciation, amortisation and impairment and gross carrying amount [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CarryingAmountAccumulatedDepreciationAmortisationAndImpairmentAndGrossCarryingAmountAxis |
| 1634 |
Carrying amount [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CarryingAmountMember |
| 1635 |
Gross Carrying Value [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GrossCarryingAmountMember |
| 1636 |
Allowances for losses [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccumulatedImpairmentMember |
| 1637 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 1638 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 1639 |
Private placements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PrivatePlacementsMember |
| 1640 |
Mortgages and loans to Bank clients [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MortgagesAndLoansToBankClientsMember |
| 1641 |
Impairment of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ImpairmentOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 1642 |
Entity's total for impairment of financial assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForImpairmentOfFinancialAssetsMember |
| 1643 |
Financial assets impaired loan [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FinancialAssetsImpairedLoanMember |
| 1644 |
Disclosure of financial assets that are either past due or impaired [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialAssetsThatAreEitherPastDueOrImpairedLineItems |
| 1645 |
Net carrying value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialAssets |
| 1646 |
1113 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Summary of Reconciliation of Allowance for Loan Losses (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementSummaryOfReconciliationOfAllowanceForLoanLosses |
| 1647 |
Disclosure of credit risk exposure [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCreditRiskExposureTable |
| 1648 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 1649 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 1650 |
Private placements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PrivatePlacementsMember |
| 1651 |
Mortgages and loans to Bank clients [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MortgagesAndLoansToBankClientsMember |
| 1652 |
Disclosure of credit risk exposure [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCreditRiskExposureLineItems |
| 1653 |
Beginning balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:AllowanceAccountForCreditLossesOfFinancialAssets |
| 1654 |
Provisions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ProvisionsAllowanceAccountForCreditLossesOfFinancialAssets |
| 1655 |
Recoveries |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:ReversalAllowanceAccountForCreditLossesOfFinancialAssets |
| 1656 |
Write-offs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DecreaseThroughWriteoffFinancialAssets |
| 1657 |
Ending balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:AllowanceAccountForCreditLossesOfFinancialAssets |
| 1658 |
1114 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Summary of Credit Default Swap Protection Sold (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementSummaryOfCreditDefaultSwapProtectionSold |
| 1659 |
Disclosure of information about credit exposures designated as measured at fair value through profit or loss [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInformationAboutCreditExposuresDesignatedAsMeasuredAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossTable |
| 1660 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 1661 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 1662 |
Credit default swaps [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CreditDefaultSwapsMember |
| 1663 |
External credit grades [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ExternalCreditGradesAxis |
| 1664 |
Entity's total for external credit grades [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForExternalCreditGradesMember |
| 1665 |
AAA [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AAACreditGradesMember |
| 1666 |
AA [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AACreditGradesMember |
| 1667 |
A [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ACreditGradesMember |
| 1668 |
BBB [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BBBCreditGradesMember |
| 1669 |
Single name CDSs [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CDSCreditMember |
| 1670 |
Disclosure of information about credit exposures designated as measured at fair value through profit or loss [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInformationAboutCreditExposuresDesignatedAsMeasuredAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossLineItems |
| 1671 |
Notional amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NotionalAmount |
| 1672 |
Fair value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsAtFairValue |
| 1673 |
Weighted average maturity (in years) |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
mfc:WeightedAverageMaturityTerm |
| 1674 |
1115 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Summary of Effect of Conditional Master Netting and Similar Arrangements (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementSummaryOfEffectOfConditionalMasterNettingAndSimilarArrangements |
| 1675 |
Disclosure of offsetting of financial liabilities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOffsettingOfFinancialLiabilitiesTable |
| 1676 |
Types of financial liabilities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfFinancialLiabilitiesAxis |
| 1677 |
Financial liabilities, type [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialLiabilitiesTypeMember |
| 1678 |
Derivative Liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DerivativesLiabilitiesMember |
| 1679 |
Repurchase agreements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RepurchaseAgreements1Member |
| 1680 |
Types of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 1681 |
Financial assets, type [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsTypeMember |
| 1682 |
Derivative Assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DerivativesAssetsMember |
| 1683 |
Securities lending [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SecuritiesLendingMember |
| 1684 |
Reverse repurchase agreements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ReverseRepurchaseAgreementsMember |
| 1685 |
Disclosure of offsetting of financial liabilities [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOffsettingOfFinancialLiabilitiesLineItems |
| 1686 |
Gross amounts of financial instruments presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:GrossFinancialAssetsSubjectToOffsettingEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementsOrSimilarAgreements |
| 1687 |
Amounts subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreements |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:FinancialInstrumentsSubjectToEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementOrSimilarAgreementNotSetOffAgainstFinancialAssets |
| 1688 |
Financial and cash collateral pledged (received) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CashCollateralReceivedSubjectToEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementOrSimilarAgreementNotSetOffAgainstFinancialAssets |
| 1689 |
Net amount including financing trusts |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:NetFinancialAssetsSubjectToOffsettingEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementsOrSimilarAgreements |
| 1690 |
Net amounts excluding financing trusts |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:NetFinancialAssetsSubjectToOffsettingEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementsOrSimilarAgreementsExcludingFinancingTrusts |
| 1691 |
Gross amounts of financial instruments presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GrossFinancialLiabilitiesSubjectToOffsettingEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementsOrSimilarAgreements |
| 1692 |
Amounts subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreements |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialInstrumentsSubjectToEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementOrSimilarAgreementNotSetOffAgainstFinancialLiabilities |
| 1693 |
Financial and cash collateral pledged (received) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashCollateralPledgedSubjectToEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementOrSimilarAgreementNotSetOffAgainstFinancialLiabilities |
| 1694 |
Net amount including financing trusts |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NetFinancialLiabilitiesSubjectToOffsettingEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementsOrSimilarAgreements |
| 1695 |
Net amounts excluding financing trusts |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:NetFinancialLiabilitiesSubjectToOffsettingEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementsOrSimilarAgreementsExcludingFinancingTrusts |
| 1696 |
1116 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Summary of Effect of Conditional Master Netting and Similar Arrangements (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementSummaryOfEffectOfConditionalMasterNettingAndSimilarArrangementsParenthetical |
| 1697 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 1698 |
Disclosure of offsetting of financial assets [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOffsettingOfFinancialAssetsAbstract |
| 1699 |
Accrued interest receivable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InterestReceivable |
| 1700 |
Accrued interest payable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InterestPayable |
| 1701 |
Over-collateralized on OTC derivative assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:OverCollateralizedOnOverTheCounterDerivativeAssets |
| 1702 |
Over-collateralized on OTC derivative liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:OverCollateralizedOnOverTheCounterDerivativeLiabilities |
| 1703 |
Over-collateralized on securities lending and reverse purchase agreements |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:OverCollateralizedOnSecuritiesLendingAndReversePurchaseAgreements |
| 1704 |
Over-collateralized on repurchase agreements |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:OverCollateralizedOnRepurchaseAgreements |
| 1705 |
1117 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Summary of the Effect of Unconditional Netting (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementSummaryOfTheEffectOfUnconditionalNetting |
| 1706 |
Disclosure of offsetting of financial liabilities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOffsettingOfFinancialLiabilitiesTable |
| 1707 |
Types of financial liabilities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfFinancialLiabilitiesAxis |
| 1708 |
Financial liabilities, type [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialLiabilitiesTypeMember |
| 1709 |
Credit Linked Note [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CreditLinkedNoteMember |
| 1710 |
Variable Funding Surplus Note [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:VariableFundingSurplusNoteMember |
| 1711 |
Disclosure of offsetting of financial liabilities [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOffsettingOfFinancialLiabilitiesLineItems |
| 1712 |
Gross amounts of financial instruments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:GrossFinancialLiabilitiesSubjectToOffsettingEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementsOrSimilarAgreements |
| 1713 |
Amounts subject to an enforceable netting arrangement |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AmountsSubjectToEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementOrSimilarAgreementNotSetOffAgainstFinancialLiabilities |
| 1714 |
Net amounts of financial instruments presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NetFinancialLiabilitiesSubjectToOffsettingEnforceableMasterNettingArrangementsOrSimilarAgreementsInStatementOfFinancialPosition |
| 1715 |
1118 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Schedule of Risk Concentrations (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementScheduleOfRiskConcentrations |
| 1716 |
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNatureAndExtentOfRisksArisingFromFinancialInstrumentsTable |
| 1717 |
Types of risks [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksAxis |
| 1718 |
Risks [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksMember |
| 1719 |
Asset classes and individual investment risks [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AssetClassesAndIndividualInvestmentRisksMember |
| 1720 |
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNatureAndExtentOfRisksArisingFromFinancialInstrumentsLineItems |
| 1721 |
Debt securities and private placements rated as investment grade BBB or higher |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DebtSecuritiesAndPrivatePlacementsInvestmentPercentage |
| 1722 |
Government debt securities as a per cent of total debt securities |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:GovernmentDebtSecuritiesPercentage |
| 1723 |
Government private placements as a per cent of total private placements |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:GovernmentPrivatePlacementsPercentage |
| 1724 |
Highest exposure to a single non-government debt security and private placement issuer |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:MaximumExposureToSingleNongovernmentDebtSecurityAndPrivatePlacementIssuer |
| 1725 |
Largest single issuer as a per cent of the total equity portfolio |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:LargestSingleIssuerOfEquityPortfolioPercentage |
| 1726 |
Income producing commercial office properties (2018 - 55% of real estate, 2017 - 64%) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:IncomeProducingCommercialOfficeProperties |
| 1727 |
Largest concentration of mortgages and real estate(2) - Ontario Canada (2018 - 26%, 2017 - 25%) |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:MaximumConcentrationOfMortgagesAndRealEstate |
| 1728 |
1119 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Schedule of Risk Concentrations (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementScheduleOfRiskConcentrationsParenthetical |
| 1729 |
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNatureAndExtentOfRisksArisingFromFinancialInstrumentsTable |
| 1730 |
External credit grades [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ExternalCreditGradesAxis |
| 1731 |
Entity's total for external credit grades [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForExternalCreditGradesMember |
| 1732 |
A [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ACreditGradesMember |
| 1733 |
AA [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AACreditGradesMember |
| 1734 |
AAA [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AAACreditGradesMember |
| 1735 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 1736 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 1737 |
Ontario Canada [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OntarioCanadaMember |
| 1738 |
Types of risks [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksAxis |
| 1739 |
Risks [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksMember |
| 1740 |
Asset classes and individual investment risks [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AssetClassesAndIndividualInvestmentRisksMember |
| 1741 |
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNatureAndExtentOfRisksArisingFromFinancialInstrumentsLineItems |
| 1742 |
Income producing commercial office properties, percentage |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:IncomeProducingCommercialOfficePropertiesPercentage |
| 1743 |
Largest concentration of mortgages and real estate, percentage |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:MaximumConcentrationOfMortgagesAndRealEstatePercentage |
| 1744 |
Investment grade debt securities and private placements rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:InvestmentGradeDebtSecuritiesAndPrivatePlacementsRate |
| 1745 |
1120 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Schedule of Distribution of Debt Securities and Private Placements Portfolio by Sector and Industry (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementScheduleOfDistributionOfDebtSecuritiesAndPrivatePlacementsPortfolioBySectorAndIndustry |
| 1746 |
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialInstrumentsTable |
| 1747 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 1748 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 1749 |
Government and agency [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:GonvernmentAndAgencyMember |
| 1750 |
Utilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:UtilitiesMember |
| 1751 |
Financial [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FinancialMember |
| 1752 |
Energy [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:EnergyMember |
| 1753 |
Industrial [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:IndustrialMember |
| 1754 |
Consumer (non-cyclical) [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NoncyclicalConsumerMember |
| 1755 |
Consumer (cyclical) [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CyclicalConsumerMember |
| 1756 |
Securitized [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SecuritizedMember |
| 1757 |
Telecommunications [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TelecommunicationsMember |
| 1758 |
Basic materials [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BasicMaterialsMember |
| 1759 |
Technology [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TechnologyMember |
| 1760 |
Media and internet [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MediaAndInternetMember |
| 1761 |
Diversified and miscellaneous [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DiversifiedAndMiscellaneousMember |
| 1762 |
Disclosure of Distribution of Debt Securities and Private Placement Portfolio by Sector and Industry [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfDistributionOfDebtSecuritiesAndPrivatePlacementPortfolioBySectorAndIndustryLineItems |
| 1763 |
Carrying value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:DebtSecuritiesAndPrivatePlacements |
| 1764 |
% of total |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:DebtSecuritiesAndPrivatePlacementsPercentage |
| 1765 |
1121 - Disclosure - Risk Management - Schedule of Geographic Concentration of Insurance and Investment Contract Liabilities, Including Embedded Derivatives (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRiskManagementScheduleOfGeographicConcentrationOfInsuranceAndInvestmentContractLiabilitiesIncludingEmbeddedDerivatives |
| 1766 |
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in insurance contracts by components [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfReconciliationOfChangesInInsuranceContractsByComponentsTable |
| 1767 |
Amounts arising from insurance contracts [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:AmountsArisingFromInsuranceContractsAxis |
| 1768 |
Net amount arising from insurance contracts [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetAmountArisingFromInsuranceContractsMember |
| 1769 |
Gross insurance contract liabilities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GrossAmountArisingFromInsuranceContractsMember |
| 1770 |
Reinsurance assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ReinsurersShareOfAmountArisingFromInsuranceContractsMember |
| 1771 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 1772 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 1773 |
US and Canada [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:USAndCanadaMember |
| 1774 |
Asia and Other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AsiaAndOtherMember |
| 1775 |
Disclosure of Concentration Risk [Line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfConcentrationRiskLineItems |
| 1776 |
Concentration risk of liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:ConcentrationsOfInsuranceRisk |
| 1777 |
1122 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - Carrying Value of Long Term Debt Instruments (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureLongTermDebtCarryingValueOfLongTermDebtInstruments |
| 1778 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsTable |
| 1779 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 1780 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 1781 |
4.70% Senior notes [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FourPointSevenZeroPercentageSeniorNotesMember |
| 1782 |
5.375% Senior notes [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FivePointThreeSevenFivePercentageSeniorNotesMember |
| 1783 |
3.527% Senior notes [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThreePointFiveTwoSevenPercentageSeniorNotesMember |
| 1784 |
4.150% Senior notes [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FourPointOneFiveZeroPercentageSeniorNotesMember |
| 1785 |
4.90% Senior notes [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FourPointNineZeroPercentageSeniorNotesMember |
| 1786 |
5.505% Medium term notes [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FivePointFiveZeroFivePercentageMediumTermNotesMember |
| 1787 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsLineItems |
| 1788 |
Issue date |
Concept (Date) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DebtInstrumentIssuanceDate2 |
| 1789 |
Maturity date |
Concept (Date) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DebtInstrumentMaturityDate1 |
| 1790 |
Par value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:DebtInstrumentParValue |
| 1791 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LongtermBorrowings |
| 1792 |
1123 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - Carrying Value of Long Term Debt Instruments (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureLongTermDebtCarryingValueOfLongTermDebtInstrumentsParenthetical |
| 1793 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsTable |
| 1794 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 1795 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 1796 |
5.375% Senior notes [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FivePointThreeSevenFivePercentageSeniorNotesMember |
| 1797 |
3.527% Senior notes [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThreePointFiveTwoSevenPercentageSeniorNotesMember |
| 1798 |
4.150% Senior notes [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FourPointOneFiveZeroPercentageSeniorNotesMember |
| 1799 |
4.90% Senior notes [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FourPointNineZeroPercentageSeniorNotesMember |
| 1800 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsLineItems |
| 1801 |
Number of basis points |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DebtInstrumentBasisPoints |
| 1802 |
1124 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureLongTermDebtAdditionalInformation |
| 1803 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsTable |
| 1804 |
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:LevelsOfFairValueHierarchyAxis |
| 1805 |
All levels of fair value hierarchy [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AllLevelsOfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 1806 |
Level 2 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level2OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 1807 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsLineItems |
| 1808 |
Interest paid on long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InterestExpenseOnBorrowings |
| 1809 |
Fair value of long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:LongTermBorrowingsFairValue |
| 1810 |
1125 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - Aggregate Maturities of Long-term Debt (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureLongTermDebtAggregateMaturitiesOfLongtermDebt |
| 1811 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsTable |
| 1812 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 1813 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 1814 |
Less than 1 year [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NotLaterThanOneYearMember |
| 1815 |
One to two years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneYearAndNotLaterThanTwoYearsMember |
| 1816 |
Two to three years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanTwoYearsAndNotLaterThanThreeYearsMember |
| 1817 |
Over 5 years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 1818 |
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDetailedInformationAboutBorrowingsLineItems |
| 1819 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LongtermBorrowings |
| 1820 |
1126 - Disclosure - Capital Instruments - Schedule of Carrying Value of Capital Instruments (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureCapitalInstrumentsScheduleOfCarryingValueOfCapitalInstruments |
| 1821 |
Carrying value of capital instruments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:CarryingValueOfCapitalInstrumentsTable |
| 1822 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 1823 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 1824 |
JHFC subordinated notes [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JHFCSubordinatedNotesMember |
| 1825 |
4.061% MFC subordinated notes [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FourPointZeroSixOnePercentageSubordinatedNotesMember |
| 1826 |
7.375% JHUSA Surplus notes [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SevenPointThreeSevenFiveSurplusNotesMember |
| 1827 |
7.535% MFCT II Senior debenture notes [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SevenPointFiveThreeFivePercentageSeniorDebentureNotesMember |
| 1828 |
3.00% MFC subordinated notes [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThreePointZeroZeroPercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1829 |
3.049% MFC Subordinated debentures [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThreePointZeroFourNinePercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1830 |
3.317% MFC Subordinated debentures [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThreePointThreeOneSevenPercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1831 |
3.181% MLI Subordinated debentures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThreePointOneEightOnePercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1832 |
3.85% MFC Subordinated notes [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThreePointEightFivePercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1833 |
2.389% MLI Subordinated debentures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwoPointThreeEightNinePercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1834 |
2.10% MLI Subordinated debentures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwoPointOneZeroPercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1835 |
2.64% MLI Subordinated debentures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwoPointSixFourPercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1836 |
2.811% MLI Subordinated debentures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwoPointEightOneOnePercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1837 |
2.926% MLI Subordinated debentures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwoPointNineTwoSixPercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1838 |
2.819% MLI Subordinated debentures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwoPointEightOneNinePercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1839 |
Carrying value of capital instruments [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:CarryingValueOfCapitalInstrumentsLineItems |
| 1840 |
Capital instruments interest rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsInterestRate |
| 1841 |
Issuance date |
Concept (Date) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DebtSecuritiesIssuanceDate |
| 1842 |
Earliest par redemption date |
Concept (Date) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DebtInstrumentRedemptionDate |
| 1843 |
Maturity date |
Concept (Date) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DebtSecuritiesMaturityDate |
| 1844 |
Par value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NotionalAmount |
| 1845 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DebtSecurities |
| 1846 |
1127 - Disclosure - Capital Instruments - Schedule of Carrying Value of Capital Instruments (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureCapitalInstrumentsScheduleOfCarryingValueOfCapitalInstrumentsParenthetical |
| 1847 |
Carrying value of capital instruments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:CarryingValueOfCapitalInstrumentsTable |
| 1848 |
Categories of related parties [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfRelatedPartiesAxis |
| 1849 |
Entity's total for related parties [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForRelatedPartiesMember |
| 1850 |
John Hancock Financial Corporation [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JohnHancockFinancialCorporationMember |
| 1851 |
Manufacturers life insurance company [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManufacturersLifeInsuranceCompanyMember |
| 1852 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 1853 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 1854 |
JHFC subordinated notes [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JHFCSubordinatedNotesMember |
| 1855 |
4.061% MFC subordinated notes [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FourPointZeroSixOnePercentageSubordinatedNotesMember |
| 1856 |
7.375% JHUSA Surplus notes [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SevenPointThreeSevenFiveSurplusNotesMember |
| 1857 |
3.00% MFC subordinated notes [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThreePointZeroZeroPercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1858 |
3.049% MFC Subordinated debentures [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThreePointZeroFourNinePercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1859 |
3.317% MFC Subordinated debentures [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThreePointThreeOneSevenPercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1860 |
3.181% MLI Subordinated debentures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThreePointOneEightOnePercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1861 |
3.85% MFC Subordinated notes [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThreePointEightFivePercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1862 |
2.389% MLI Subordinated debentures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwoPointThreeEightNinePercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1863 |
2.10% MLI Subordinated debentures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwoPointOneZeroPercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1864 |
2.64% MLI Subordinated debentures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwoPointSixFourPercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1865 |
2.811% MLI Subordinated debentures [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwoPointEightOneOnePercentageSubordinatedDebenturesMember |
| 1866 |
Government of Canada bonds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:GovernmentOfCanadaBondsMember |
| 1867 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 1868 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 1869 |
Prior to December 31, 2019 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PriorToDecemberThirtyOneTwoThousandNineteenMember |
| 1870 |
After December 31, 2019 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AfterDecemberThirtyOneTwoThousandNineteenMember |
| 1871 |
On November 29, 2018 [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NovemberTwentyNineTwoThousandAndEighteenMember |
| 1872 |
On February 26, 2018 [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FebruaryTwentySixTwoThousandAndEighteenMember |
| 1873 |
Carrying value of capital instruments [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:CarryingValueOfCapitalInstrumentsLineItems |
| 1874 |
Debt instrument, maturity period |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DebtInstrumentMaturityPeriod |
| 1875 |
Interest rate, basis |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsInterestRateBasis |
| 1876 |
Floating interest rate, adjustment to basis |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsAdjustmentToInterestRateBasis |
| 1877 |
Interest rate reset period |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
mfc:BorrowingInterestRateResetPeriod |
| 1878 |
Unamortized fair value increment |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:IncrementalUnamortizedFairValue |
| 1879 |
Bond redemption variable interest rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:BondRedemptionVariableRate |
| 1880 |
1128 - Disclosure - Capital Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureCapitalInstrumentsAdditionalInformation |
| 1881 |
Fair value of capital instruments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:FairValueOfCapitalInstrumentsTable |
| 1882 |
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:LevelsOfFairValueHierarchyAxis |
| 1883 |
All levels of fair value hierarchy [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AllLevelsOfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 1884 |
Level 2 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level2OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 1885 |
Fair value of capital instruments [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:FairValueOfCapitalInstrumentsLineItems |
| 1886 |
Capital instruments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:FinancialLiabilitiesAtFairValue |
| 1887 |
1129 - Disclosure - Share Capital and Earnings Per Share - Summary of Changes in Issued and Outstanding Shares - Preferred Shares (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureShareCapitalAndEarningsPerShareSummaryOfChangesInIssuedAndOutstandingSharesPreferredShares |
| 1888 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalTable |
| 1889 |
Classes of share capital [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalAxis |
| 1890 |
Share capital [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalMember |
| 1891 |
Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PreferenceSharesMember |
| 1892 |
Class 1, Series 25 Preferred Shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesTwentyFivePreferredSharesMember |
| 1893 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalLineItems |
| 1894 |
Balance, beginning of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Equity |
| 1895 |
Issued, amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IssueOfEquity |
| 1896 |
Issuance costs, net of tax |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ShareIssueRelatedCost |
| 1897 |
Balance, end of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Equity |
| 1898 |
Balance, beginning of year |
Concept (Shares) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfSharesOutstanding |
| 1899 |
Number of shares, issued |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInNumberOfSharesOutstanding |
| 1900 |
Balance, end of year |
Concept (Shares) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfSharesOutstanding |
| 1901 |
1130 - Disclosure - Share Capital and Earnings Per Share - Summary of Changes in Issued and Outstanding Shares - Preferred Shares (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureShareCapitalAndEarningsPerShareSummaryOfChangesInIssuedAndOutstandingSharesPreferredSharesParenthetical |
| 1902 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalTable |
| 1903 |
Classes of share capital [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalAxis |
| 1904 |
Share capital [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalMember |
| 1905 |
Class 1, Series 25 Preferred Shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesTwentyFivePreferredSharesMember |
| 1906 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalLineItems |
| 1907 |
Non-cumlative share issued |
Concept (Share) |
As Of |
|
mfc:PreferredStockIssuedPricePerShare |
| 1908 |
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, Gross |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ProceedsFromIssueOfPreferenceSharesGross |
| 1909 |
1131 - Disclosure - Share Capital and Earnings Per Share - Summary of Further Information on Preferred Shares Outstanding (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureShareCapitalAndEarningsPerShareSummaryOfFurtherInformationOnPreferredSharesOutstanding |
| 1910 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalTable |
| 1911 |
Classes of share capital [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalAxis |
| 1912 |
Share capital [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalMember |
| 1913 |
Class 1, Series 4 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesFourPreferredSharesMember |
| 1914 |
Class 1, Series 3 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesThreePreferredSharesMember |
| 1915 |
Class 1, Series 5 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesFivePreferredSharesMember |
| 1916 |
Class 1, Series 7 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesSevenPreferredSharesMember |
| 1917 |
Class 1, Series 9 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesNinePreferredSharesMember |
| 1918 |
Class 1, Series 11 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesElevenPreferredSharesMember |
| 1919 |
Class 1, Series 13 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesThirteenPreferredSharesMember |
| 1920 |
Class 1, Series 15 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesFifteenPreferredSharesMember |
| 1921 |
Class 1, Series 17 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesSeventeenPreferredSharesMember |
| 1922 |
Class 1, Series 19 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesNineteenPreferredSharesMember |
| 1923 |
Class 1, Series 21 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesTwentyOnePreferredSharesMember |
| 1924 |
Class 1, Series 23 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesTwentyThreePreferredSharesMember |
| 1925 |
Class 1, Series 25 Preferred Shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesTwentyFivePreferredSharesMember |
| 1926 |
Class A, Series 2 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassSeriesTwoPreferredSharesMember |
| 1927 |
Class A, Series 3 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassSeriesThreePreferredSharesMember |
| 1928 |
Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PreferredSharesMember |
| 1929 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalLineItems |
| 1930 |
Issue date |
Concept (Date) |
For Period |
|
mfc:PreferredSharesIssueDate |
| 1931 |
Annual dividend rate |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:PreferenceSharesAnnualDividendPercentage |
| 1932 |
Earliest redemption date |
Concept (Date) |
For Period |
|
mfc:PreferenceSharesEarliestRedemptionDate |
| 1933 |
Number of shares |
Concept (Shares) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfSharesOutstanding |
| 1934 |
Face amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NotionalAmount |
| 1935 |
Net amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:PreferredSharesOutstandingNetAmount |
| 1936 |
1132 - Disclosure - Share Capital and Earnings Per Share - Summary of Further Information on Preferred Shares Outstanding (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureShareCapitalAndEarningsPerShareSummaryOfFurtherInformationOnPreferredSharesOutstandingParenthetical |
| 1937 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalTable |
| 1938 |
Classes of share capital [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalAxis |
| 1939 |
Share capital [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalMember |
| 1940 |
Class 1, Series 4 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesFourPreferredSharesMember |
| 1941 |
Class 1, Series 3 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesThreePreferredSharesMember |
| 1942 |
Class 1, Series 5 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesFivePreferredSharesMember |
| 1943 |
Class 1, Series 7 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesSevenPreferredSharesMember |
| 1944 |
Class 1, Series 9 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesNinePreferredSharesMember |
| 1945 |
Class 1, Series 11 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesElevenPreferredSharesMember |
| 1946 |
Class 1, Series 13 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesThirteenPreferredSharesMember |
| 1947 |
Class 1, Series 15 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesFifteenPreferredSharesMember |
| 1948 |
Class 1, Series 17 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesSeventeenPreferredSharesMember |
| 1949 |
Class 1, Series 19 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesNineteenPreferredSharesMember |
| 1950 |
Class 1, Series 21 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesTwentyOnePreferredSharesMember |
| 1951 |
Class 1, Series 23 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesTwentyThreePreferredSharesMember |
| 1952 |
Class 1, Series 25 Preferred Shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesTwentyFivePreferredSharesMember |
| 1953 |
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:NonadjustingEventsAfterReportingPeriodAxis |
| 1954 |
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NonadjustingEventsMember |
| 1955 |
Major ordinary share transactions [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:MajorOrdinaryShareTransactionsMember |
| 1956 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 1957 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 1958 |
If redeemed on June 19, 2021 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:IfRedeemedOnJuneNineteenTwentyTwoOneMember |
| 1959 |
If redeemed after June 19, 2021 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:IfRedeemedAfterJuneNineteenTwentyTwoOneMember |
| 1960 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalLineItems |
| 1961 |
Annual dividend rate |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
mfc:PreferenceSharesAnnualDividendRate |
| 1962 |
Price per share |
Concept (Share) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:ParValuePerShare |
| 1963 |
Specified yield percentage |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:PreferredSharesSpecifiedYieldPercentage |
| 1964 |
Basis spread on dividend rate |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:BasisSpreadOnDividendYieldPercentage |
| 1965 |
Floating dividend rate, description |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
mfc:BasisSpreadOnDividendYieldVariable |
| 1966 |
Annual dividend rate |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:PreferenceSharesAnnualYieldPercentage |
| 1967 |
1133 - Disclosure - Share Capital and Earnings Per Share - Summary of Changes in Issued and Outstanding Shares - Common Shares (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureShareCapitalAndEarningsPerShareSummaryOfChangesInIssuedAndOutstandingSharesCommonShares |
| 1968 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalTable |
| 1969 |
Classes of share capital [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalAxis |
| 1970 |
Share capital [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalMember |
| 1971 |
Common shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OrdinarySharesMember |
| 1972 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalLineItems |
| 1973 |
Balance, beginning of year |
Concept (Shares) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfSharesOutstanding |
| 1974 |
Repurchased for cancellation |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
mfc:StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares1 |
| 1975 |
Issued under dividend reinvestment plan |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
mfc:StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesDividendReinvestmentPlan1 |
| 1976 |
Issued on exercise of stock options and deferred share units |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
mfc:NumberOfSharesIssuedOnExerciseOfStockOptionsAndDeferredShareUnits |
| 1977 |
Balance, end of year |
Concept (Shares) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfSharesOutstanding |
| 1978 |
Balance, beginning of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Equity |
| 1979 |
Repurchased for cancellation |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue1 |
| 1980 |
Issued under dividend reinvestment plan |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueDividendReinvestmentPlan1 |
| 1981 |
Issued on exercise of stock options and deferred share units |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughExerciseOfOptions |
| 1982 |
Balance, end of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Equity |
| 1983 |
1134 - Disclosure - Share Capital and Earnings Per share - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureShareCapitalAndEarningsPerShareAdditionalInformation |
| 1984 |
Disclosure of Dividends [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfDividendsTable |
| 1985 |
Classes of share capital [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalAxis |
| 1986 |
Share capital [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalMember |
| 1987 |
Common shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OrdinarySharesMember |
| 1988 |
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:NonadjustingEventsAfterReportingPeriodAxis |
| 1989 |
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NonadjustingEventsMember |
| 1990 |
Major ordinary share transactions [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:MajorOrdinaryShareTransactionsMember |
| 1991 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 1992 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 1993 |
Dividend Reinvestment Plan [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DividendReinvestmentPlanMember |
| 1994 |
Components of equity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ComponentsOfEquityAxis |
| 1995 |
Equity [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityMember |
| 1996 |
Shareholders' Retained Earnings [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RetainedEarningsMember |
| 1997 |
Disclosure of Dividends [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfDividendsLineItems |
| 1998 |
Stock approved to be repurchased for cancellation, share |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
mfc:NumberOfSharesAuthorisedToRepurchase |
| 1999 |
Stock repurchased for cancellation, share |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
mfc:StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares1 |
| 2000 |
Stock repurchased for cancellation, value |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue1 |
| 2001 |
Percentage of share purchase discount for payment of dividend |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:AdjustedPercentageOfDiscountForPaymentOfDividend |
| 2002 |
Dividend declared but not paid |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DividendsProposedOrDeclaredBeforeFinancialStatementsAuthorisedForIssueButNotRecognisedAsDistributionToOwnersPerShare |
| 2003 |
1135 - Disclosure - Share Capital and Earnings Per Share - Summary of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureShareCapitalAndEarningsPerShareSummaryOfBasicAndDilutedEarningsPerCommonShare |
| 2004 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 2005 |
Earnings per share [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EarningsPerShareAbstract |
| 2006 |
Basic earnings per common share |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:BasicEarningsLossPerShare |
| 2007 |
Diluted earnings per common share |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DilutedEarningsLossPerShare |
| 2008 |
1136 - Disclosure - Share Capital and Earnings Per Share - Summary of Reconciliation of Denominator (Number of Shares) in Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureShareCapitalAndEarningsPerShareSummaryOfReconciliationOfDenominatorNumberOfSharesInCalculationOfBasicAndDilutedEarningsPerShare |
| 2009 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 2010 |
Earnings per share [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EarningsPerShareAbstract |
| 2011 |
Weighted average number of common shares (in millions) |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageShares |
| 2012 |
Dilutive stock-based awards(in millions) |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DilutiveEffectOfShareOptionsOnNumberOfOrdinaryShares |
| 2013 |
Weighted average number of diluted common shares (in millions) |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:AdjustedWeightedAverageShares |
| 2014 |
1137 - Disclosure - Share Capital and Earnings Per Share - Summary of Reconciliation of Denominator (Number of Shares) in Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureShareCapitalAndEarningsPerShareSummaryOfReconciliationOfDenominatorNumberOfSharesInCalculationOfBasicAndDilutedEarningsPerShareParenthetical |
| 2015 |
Earnings per share [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:EarningsPerShareTable |
| 2016 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 2017 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 2018 |
Share based payments arrangements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ShareBasedPaymentsArrangementsMember |
| 2019 |
Earnings per share [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:EarningsPerShareLineItems |
| 2020 |
Anti-dilutive stock-based awards excluded from the calculation of EPS |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
mfc:AntidilutiveSecuritiesWithPotentialFutureDilutiveEffectNotIncludedInCalculationOfDilutedEarningsPerShare |
| 2021 |
1138 - Disclosure - Share Capital and Earnings Per share - Schedule of Dividends Payable on Non-cumulative Preferred Shares (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureShareCapitalAndEarningsPerShareScheduleOfDividendsPayableOnNoncumulativePreferredShares |
| 2022 |
Disclosure of Dividends [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfDividendsTable |
| 2023 |
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:NonadjustingEventsAfterReportingPeriodAxis |
| 2024 |
Non-adjusting events after reporting period [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NonadjustingEventsMember |
| 2025 |
Major ordinary share transactions [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:MajorOrdinaryShareTransactionsMember |
| 2026 |
Classes of share capital [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalAxis |
| 2027 |
Share capital [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfShareCapitalMember |
| 2028 |
Class 1, Series 13 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesThirteenPreferredSharesMember |
| 2029 |
Class 1, Series 15 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesFifteenPreferredSharesMember |
| 2030 |
Class 1, Series 17 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesSeventeenPreferredSharesMember |
| 2031 |
Class 1, Series 19 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesNineteenPreferredSharesMember |
| 2032 |
Class 1, Series 21 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesTwentyOnePreferredSharesMember |
| 2033 |
Class 1, Series 23 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesTwentyThreePreferredSharesMember |
| 2034 |
Class 1, Series 25 Preferred Shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesTwentyFivePreferredSharesMember |
| 2035 |
Class A, Series 2 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassSeriesTwoPreferredSharesMember |
| 2036 |
Class A, Series 3 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassSeriesThreePreferredSharesMember |
| 2037 |
Class 1, Series 3 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesThreePreferredSharesMember |
| 2038 |
Class 1, Series 4 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesFourPreferredSharesMember |
| 2039 |
Class 1, Series 5 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesFivePreferredSharesMember |
| 2040 |
Class 1, Series 7 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesSevenPreferredSharesMember |
| 2041 |
Class 1, Series 9 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesNinePreferredSharesMember |
| 2042 |
Class 1, Series 11 Preferred shares [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ClassOneSeriesElevenPreferredSharesMember |
| 2043 |
Disclosure of Dividends [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfDividendsLineItems |
| 2044 |
Dividend declared but not paid |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DividendsProposedOrDeclaredBeforeFinancialStatementsAuthorisedForIssueButNotRecognisedAsDistributionToOwnersPerShare |
| 2045 |
1139 - Disclosure - Capital Management - Schedule of Consolidated Capital (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureCapitalManagementScheduleOfConsolidatedCapital |
| 2046 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 2047 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalAbstract |
| 2048 |
Total equity |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Equity |
| 2049 |
Adjusted for AOCI loss on cash flow hedges |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesOnCashFlowHedges |
| 2050 |
Total equity excluding AOCI on cash flow hedges |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:EquityExcludingAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeOnCashFlowHedges |
| 2051 |
Qualifying capital instruments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:LiabilitiesForQualifyingCapitalInstruments |
| 2052 |
Consolidated capital |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:ConsolidatedCapital |
| 2053 |
1140 - Disclosure - Capital Management - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureCapitalManagementAdditionalInformation |
| 2054 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalTable |
| 2055 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 2056 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 2057 |
Bottom of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 2058 |
Disclosure of classes of share capital [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfClassesOfShareCapitalLineItems |
| 2059 |
Aggregate liquidation entitlement |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:PreferredStockLiquidationPreferenceValue1 |
| 2060 |
1141 - Disclosure - Revenue from Service Contracts - Summary of Revenue from Service Contracts by Service Lines and Reporting Segments (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRevenueFromServiceContractsSummaryOfRevenueFromServiceContractsByServiceLinesAndReportingSegments |
| 2061 |
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDisaggregationOfRevenueFromContractsWithCustomersTable |
| 2062 |
Segment consolidation items [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:SegmentConsolidationItemsAxis |
| 2063 |
Entity's total for segment consolidation items [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForSegmentConsolidationItemsMember |
| 2064 |
Global wealth and asset management [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:GlobalWealthAndAssetManagementMember |
| 2065 |
Corporate and other [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnallocatedAmountsMember |
| 2066 |
Income Statement Location [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
mfc:IncomeStatementLocationAxis |
| 2067 |
Income Statement Location1 [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:IncomeStatementLocation1Member |
| 2068 |
Other revenue [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherRevenueMember |
| 2069 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 2070 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 2071 |
Asia [member] |
Member |
|
|
srt:AsiaMember |
| 2072 |
Canada [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:CA |
| 2073 |
U.S. [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:US |
| 2074 |
Products and services [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ProductsAndServicesAxis |
| 2075 |
Products and services [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ProductsAndServicesMember |
| 2076 |
Investment management and other related fees [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InvestmentManagementAndOtherRelatedFeesMember |
| 2077 |
Transaction processing, administration, and service fees [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TransactionProcessingAdministrationAndServiceFeesMember |
| 2078 |
Distribution fees and other [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DistributionFeesAndOtherMember |
| 2079 |
Real estate management services [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RealEstateManagementServicesMember |
| 2080 |
Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDisaggregationOfRevenueFromContractsWithCustomersLineItems |
| 2081 |
Revenue from contracts with customers |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RevenueFromContractsWithCustomers |
| 2082 |
1142 - Disclosure - Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureStockBasedCompensationAdditionalInformation |
| 2083 |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementTable |
| 2084 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 2085 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 2086 |
Executive Stock Option Plan [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ExecutiveStockOptionPlanMember |
| 2087 |
Deferred Share Units under ESOP [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DeferredShareUnitsPlansUnderEsopMember |
| 2088 |
Deferred Share Units [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DeferredShareUnitsPlansMember |
| 2089 |
Board of Director [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BoardOfDirectorMember |
| 2090 |
Restricted share units (RSUs) [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RestrictedShareUnitsMember |
| 2091 |
Performance share units (PSUs) [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PerformanceShareUnitsMember |
| 2092 |
Restricted share units and performance share units [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RestrictedShareUnitsAndPerformanceShareUnitsMember |
| 2093 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 2094 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 2095 |
Top of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 2096 |
Bottom of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 2097 |
Valuation techniques used in fair value measurement [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ValuationTechniquesUsedInFairValueMeasurementAxis |
| 2098 |
Valuation techniques [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ValuationTechniquesMember |
| 2099 |
Black scholes option pricing model [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BlackScholesOptionPricingModelMember |
| 2100 |
Categories of related parties [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfRelatedPartiesAxis |
| 2101 |
Entity's total for related parties [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForRelatedPartiesMember |
| 2102 |
Board of Director [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BoardOfDirectorMember |
| 2103 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 2104 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 2105 |
Defer receipt of all or part of annual bonus [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DeferReceiptOfAllOrPartOfAnnualBonusMember |
| 2106 |
Defer payment of all or part of RSUs or PSUs [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DeferPaymentOfAllOrPartOfRSUsOrPSUsMember |
| 2107 |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementLineItems |
| 2108 |
Description of share-based payment arrangement |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:ExplanationOfShareOptionsInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2109 |
Option vesting period |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
mfc:OptionVestingPeriod |
| 2110 |
Option expiration period |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
mfc:SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardExpirationPeriod1 |
| 2111 |
Shares reserved for future issuance |
Concept (Shares) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:SharesReservedForIssueUnderOptionsAndContractsForSaleOfShares |
| 2112 |
Weighted average fair value of options granted |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageFairValueAtMeasurementDateShareOptionsGranted |
| 2113 |
Risk-free interest rate |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DescriptionOfRiskFreeInterestRateShareOptionsGranted |
| 2114 |
Dividend yield |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:ExpectedDividendAsPercentageShareOptionsGranted |
| 2115 |
Expected volatility |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:DescriptionOfExpectedVolatilityShareOptionsGranted |
| 2116 |
Expected life |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
mfc:ExpectedLifeOfShareAwards |
| 2117 |
Compensation expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ExpenseFromSharebasedPaymentTransactionsWithEmployees |
| 2118 |
Vesting period |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
mfc:OtherEquityInstrumentVestingPeriod |
| 2119 |
Number of common shares to be received on retirement or termination |
Concept (Shares) |
For Period |
|
mfc:NumberOfCommonSharesToBeReceivedOfPlanOnRetirementOrTermination |
| 2120 |
Fair value of equity issued |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
mfc:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsIssuedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2121 |
Number of shares outstanding |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2122 |
Number of equity granted |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfInstrumentsOtherEquityInstrumentsGranted |
| 2123 |
Fair value of equity granted |
Concept (Share) |
For Period |
|
mfc:FairValuePerUnitOtherEquityInstrumentsInShareBasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2124 |
Number of other equity instruments entitle holder to receive payment in cash |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
mfc:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsEntitleHolderToReceivePaymentInCash |
| 2125 |
Number of other equity entitle holder to receive payment in cash or common shares |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
mfc:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentEntitleHolderToReceivePaymentInCashOrCommonShares |
| 2126 |
Amount of the liability relating to equity |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesFromSharebasedPaymentTransactions2011 |
| 2127 |
Vesting date |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
mfc:ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardVestingDate |
| 2128 |
1143 - Disclosure - Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Options Outstanding (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureStockBasedCompensationScheduleOfOptionsOutstanding |
| 2129 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 2130 |
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTermsAndConditionsOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementAbstract |
| 2131 |
Number of options, Beginning balance |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOutstandingShareOptions |
| 2132 |
Number of options, Granted |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfShareOptionsGrantedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2133 |
Number of options, Exercised |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfShareOptionsExercisedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2134 |
Number of options' Expired |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfShareOptionsExpiredInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2135 |
Number of options' Forfeited |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfShareOptionsForfeitedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2136 |
Number of options, Ending balance |
Concept (Shares) |
As Of |
|
mfc:NumberOfShareOutstandingShareOptions |
| 2137 |
Number of options, Exercisable, Ending balance |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfShareOptionsExercisableInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2138 |
Weighted average exercise price, Beginning balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2139 |
Weighted average exercise price, Granted |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsGrantedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2140 |
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsExercisedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2141 |
Weighted average exercise price, Expired |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsExpiredInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2142 |
Weighted average exercise price, Forfeited |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsForfeitedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2143 |
Weighted average exercise price, Ending balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2144 |
Weighted average exercise price, Exercisable, Ending balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsExercisableInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2145 |
1144 - Disclosure - Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Range of Exercise Prices of Outstanding Share Options (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureStockBasedCompensationScheduleOfRangeOfExercisePricesOfOutstandingShareOptions |
| 2146 |
Disclosure of range of exercise prices of outstanding share options [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfRangeOfExercisePricesOfOutstandingShareOptionsTable |
| 2147 |
Ranges of exercise prices for outstanding share options [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesOfExercisePricesForOutstandingShareOptionsAxis |
| 2148 |
11.08-20.99 [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesOfExercisePricesForOutstandingShareOptionsMember |
| 2149 |
$12.64 - $20.99 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ExercisePricesRangeOneMember |
| 2150 |
$21.00 - $24.93 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ExercisePricesRangeTwoMember |
| 2151 |
Disclosure of range of exercise prices of outstanding share options [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfRangeOfExercisePricesOfOutstandingShareOptionsLineItems |
| 2152 |
Number of options, Options outstanding |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOutstandingShareOptions |
| 2153 |
Weighted average exercise price, Options outstanding |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2154 |
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years) |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageRemainingContractualLifeOfOutstandingShareOptions |
| 2155 |
Number of options, Options exercisable |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfShareOptionsExercisableInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2156 |
Weighted average exercise price, Options exercisable |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageExercisePriceOfShareOptionsExercisableInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2157 |
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years), Options exercisable |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
mfc:WeightedAverageRemainingContractualLifeOfExercisableShareOptions |
| 2158 |
1145 - Disclosure - Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Other Equity Instruments (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureStockBasedCompensationScheduleOfOtherEquityInstruments |
| 2159 |
Disclosure of range of exercise prices of outstanding share options [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfRangeOfExercisePricesOfOutstandingShareOptionsTable |
| 2160 |
Types of share-based payment arrangements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsAxis |
| 2161 |
Share-based payment arrangements [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SharebasedPaymentArrangementsMember |
| 2162 |
Deferred Share Units [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DeferredShareUnitsPlansMember |
| 2163 |
Categories of related parties [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfRelatedPartiesAxis |
| 2164 |
Entity's total for related parties [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForRelatedPartiesMember |
| 2165 |
Board of Director [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BoardOfDirectorMember |
| 2166 |
Disclosure of range of exercise prices of outstanding share options [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfRangeOfExercisePricesOfOutstandingShareOptionsLineItems |
| 2167 |
Beginning balance |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2168 |
Issued |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
mfc:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsIssuedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2169 |
Reinvested |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
mfc:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsReinvestedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2170 |
Redeemed |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
mfc:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsRedeemedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2171 |
Forfeitures and cancellations |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsForfeitedInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2172 |
Ending balance |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:NumberOfOtherEquityInstrumentsOutstandingInSharebasedPaymentArrangement |
| 2173 |
1146 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsAdditionalInformation |
| 2174 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 2175 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 2176 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 2177 |
Pension defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2178 |
Defined contribution pension plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DefinedContributionPensionPlansMember |
| 2179 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2180 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2181 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2182 |
Canadian plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CanadianPlansMember |
| 2183 |
Return-seeking assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ReturnseekingAssetsMember |
| 2184 |
Liability-hedging assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LiabilityhedgingAssetsMember |
| 2185 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 2186 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 2187 |
Canada [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:CA |
| 2188 |
U.S. [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:US |
| 2189 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 2190 |
Percentage of final average pay pension plans to global pension obligations |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:MaximumPercentageOfFinalAveragePayPensionPlansToGlobalPensionObligations |
| 2191 |
Number of employees under voluntary exit program |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
mfc:NumberOfEmployeesUnderVoluntaryExitProgram |
| 2192 |
Curtailment gain (loss) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:CurtailmentGainLoss |
| 2193 |
Plan assets set aside for non-qualified cash balance plan |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilityAssetOfDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 2194 |
Estimate of expected cash payments for employee future benefits for the year ending December 31, 2018 |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EstimateOfContributionsExpectedToBePaidToPlan |
| 2195 |
Assets set aside for plan |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:RecognisedAssetsDefinedBenefitPlan |
| 2196 |
Target asset allocation for plan |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:DefinedBenefitPlanTargetAssetAllocationPercentage |
| 2197 |
1147 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Pension and Retiree Welfare Plans (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfPensionAndRetireeWelfarePlans |
| 2198 |
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetTable |
| 2199 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2200 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2201 |
Pension defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2202 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2203 |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetAxis |
| 2204 |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetMember |
| 2205 |
Present value of defined benefit obligation [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PresentValueOfDefinedBenefitObligationMember |
| 2206 |
Plan assets [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PlanAssetsMember |
| 2207 |
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetLineItems |
| 2208 |
Beginning balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilityAssetOfDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 2209 |
Current service cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentServiceCostNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2210 |
Past service cost - amendments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:PastServiceCostPlanAmendmentsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2211 |
Past service cost - curtailments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:PastServiceCostCurtailmentsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2212 |
Interest cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InterestExpenseIncomeNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2213 |
Plan participants' contributions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ContributionsToPlanByPlanParticipantsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2214 |
Actuarial losses (gains) due to: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:GainLossOnRemeasurementOfNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetAbstract |
| 2215 |
Experience |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ActuarialGainsLossesArisingFromExperienceNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2216 |
Demographic assumption changes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ActuarialGainsLossesArisingFromChangesInDemographicAssumptionsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2217 |
Economic assumption changes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ActuarialGainsLossesArisingFromChangesInFinancialAssumptionsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2218 |
Benefits paid |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PaymentsFromPlanNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2219 |
Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughChangesInForeignExchangeRatesNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2220 |
Ending balance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilityAssetOfDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 2221 |
Return on plan assets (excluding interest income) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ReturnOnPlanAssetsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2222 |
Employer contributions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ContributionsToPlanByEmployerNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2223 |
Administration costs |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:AdministrationCostsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2224 |
1148 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfAmountsRecognizedInConsolidatedStatementsOfFinancialPosition |
| 2225 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 2226 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2227 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2228 |
Pension defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2229 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2230 |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetAxis |
| 2231 |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetMember |
| 2232 |
Funded [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:WhollyOrPartlyFundedDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2233 |
Unfunded [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:WhollyUnfundedDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2234 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 2235 |
Defined benefit obligation |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitObligationAtPresentValue |
| 2236 |
Fair value of plan assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PlanAssetsAtFairValue |
| 2237 |
Deficit |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:SurplusDeficitInPlan |
| 2238 |
Effect of asset limit |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:GainLossOnChangesInEffectOfLimitingNetDefinedBenefitAssetToAssetCeiling |
| 2239 |
Deficit and net defined benefit liability |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilityAssetOfDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 2240 |
1149 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Disaggregation of Defined Benefit Obligation (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfDisaggregationOfDefinedBenefitObligation |
| 2241 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 2242 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 2243 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 2244 |
U.S. plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:UsPlansMember |
| 2245 |
Canadian plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CanadianPlansMember |
| 2246 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2247 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2248 |
Pension defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2249 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2250 |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetAxis |
| 2251 |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetMember |
| 2252 |
Active [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ActiveMember |
| 2253 |
Inactive and retired members [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InactiveAndRetiredMembersMember |
| 2254 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 2255 |
Disaggregation of defined benefit obligation |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitObligationAtPresentValue |
| 2256 |
1150 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Major Categories of Plan Assets and Actual Per Cent Allocation to Each Category (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfMajorCategoriesOfPlanAssetsAndActualPerCentAllocationToEachCategory |
| 2257 |
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueOfPlanAssetsTable |
| 2258 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 2259 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 2260 |
U.S. plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:UsPlansMember |
| 2261 |
Canadian plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CanadianPlansMember |
| 2262 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2263 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2264 |
Pension defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2265 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2266 |
Consolidated and separate financial statements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ConsolidatedAndSeparateFinancialStatementsAxis |
| 2267 |
Consolidated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ConsolidatedMember |
| 2268 |
Fair value measurements [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FairValueMeasurementsMember |
| 2269 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 2270 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 2271 |
Cash and cash equivalents [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CashCashAndCashEquivalentsAndCurrentAssetsMember |
| 2272 |
Equity securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:EquitySecurities1Member |
| 2273 |
Other investments [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherInvestmentsMember |
| 2274 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 2275 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 2276 |
Debt securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DebtSecuritiesMember |
| 2277 |
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueOfPlanAssetsLineItems |
| 2278 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalentsAmountContributedToFairValueOfPlanAssets |
| 2279 |
Equity securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:EquityInstrumentsAmountContributedToFairValueOfPlanAssets |
| 2280 |
Debt securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DebtInstrumentsAmountContributedToFairValueOfPlanAssets |
| 2281 |
Other investments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherAssetsAmountContributedToFairValueOfPlanAssets |
| 2282 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PlanAssetsAtFairValue |
| 2283 |
Percentage of fair value measurements |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
mfc:DefinedBenefitPlanTargetAssetAllocationPercentage |
| 2284 |
1151 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Major Categories of Plan Assets and Actual Per Cent Allocation to Each Category (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfMajorCategoriesOfPlanAssetsAndActualPerCentAllocationToEachCategoryParenthetical |
| 2285 |
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueOfPlanAssetsTable |
| 2286 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 2287 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 2288 |
U.S. plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:UsPlansMember |
| 2289 |
Canadian plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CanadianPlansMember |
| 2290 |
Disclosure of fair value of plan assets [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueOfPlanAssetsLineItems |
| 2291 |
Percentage of plan assets |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:PercentageOfPlanAssetsNotQuotedInActiveMarkets |
| 2292 |
Equity securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:EquityInstrumentsAmountContributedToFairValueOfPlanAssets |
| 2293 |
1152 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Components of Net Benefit Cost for Pension Plans and Retiree Welfare Plans (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfComponentsOfNetBenefitCostForPensionPlansAndRetireeWelfarePlans |
| 2294 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 2295 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2296 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2297 |
Pension defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2298 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2299 |
Consolidated and separate financial statements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ConsolidatedAndSeparateFinancialStatementsAxis |
| 2300 |
Consolidated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ConsolidatedMember |
| 2301 |
Net Benefit Cost Recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NetBenefitCostRecognizedInTheConsolidatedStatementsOfIncomeMember |
| 2302 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 2303 |
Defined benefit current service cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CurrentServiceCostNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2304 |
Defined benefit administrative expenses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:AdministrationCostsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2305 |
Past service cost - plan amendments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:PastServiceCostPlanAmendmentsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2306 |
Past service cost - curtailments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:PastServiceCostCurtailmentsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2307 |
Service cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:PastServiceCostAndGainsLossesArisingFromSettlementsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2308 |
Interest on net defined benefit (asset) liability |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InterestExpenseIncomeNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2309 |
Defined benefit cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PostemploymentBenefitExpenseDefinedBenefitPlans |
| 2310 |
Defined contribution cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:PostemploymentBenefitExpenseDefinedContributionPlans |
| 2311 |
Net benefit cost |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:EmployeeBenefitsExpense |
| 2312 |
1153 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Components of Net Benefit Cost for Pension Plans and Retiree Welfare Plans (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfComponentsOfNetBenefitCostForPensionPlansAndRetireeWelfarePlansParenthetical |
| 2313 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 2314 |
Business combinations [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BusinessCombinationsAxis |
| 2315 |
Entity's total for business combinations [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForBusinessCombinationsMember |
| 2316 |
Standard Life Plc [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:StandardLifePlcMember |
| 2317 |
Classes of other provisions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfProvisionsAxis |
| 2318 |
Other provisions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherProvisionsMember |
| 2319 |
Defined Benefit Plans Provision [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DefinedBenefitPlansProvisionMember |
| 2320 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 2321 |
Past service cost amendments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:PastServiceCostPlanAmendmentsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2322 |
Past service cost - curtailments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:PastServiceCostCurtailmentsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2323 |
1154 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Re-measurement Effects Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfRemeasurementEffectsRecognizedInOtherComprehensiveIncome |
| 2324 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 2325 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2326 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2327 |
Pension defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2328 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2329 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 2330 |
Experience |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ActuarialGainsLossesArisingFromExperienceNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2331 |
Demographic assumption changes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ActuarialGainsLossesArisingFromChangesInDemographicAssumptionsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2332 |
Economic assumption changes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ActuarialGainsLossesArisingFromChangesInFinancialAssumptionsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2333 |
Return on plan assets (excluding interest income) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ReturnOnPlanAssetsNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2334 |
Change in effect of asset limit |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:GainLossOnChangesInEffectOfLimitingNetDefinedBenefitAssetToAssetCeiling |
| 2335 |
Total re-measurement effects |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:GainLossOnRemeasurementOfNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2336 |
1155 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Key Assumptions Used by to Determine Defined Benefit Obligation and Net Benefit Cost for Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Retiree Welfare Plans (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfKeyAssumptionsUsedByToDetermineDefinedBenefitObligationAndNetBenefitCostForDefinedBenefitPensionPlansAndRetireeWelfarePlans |
| 2337 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 2338 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 2339 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 2340 |
U.S. plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:UsPlansMember |
| 2341 |
Canadian plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CanadianPlansMember |
| 2342 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2343 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2344 |
Pension defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2345 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2346 |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetAxis |
| 2347 |
Net defined benefit liability (asset) [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetMember |
| 2348 |
Defined benefit obligation [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DefinedBenefitObligationMember |
| 2349 |
Defined benefit cost [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DefinedBenefitCostMember |
| 2350 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 2351 |
Discount rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionOfDiscountRates |
| 2352 |
Initial health care cost trend rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionOfMedicalCostTrendRates |
| 2353 |
1156 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Key Assumptions Used by to Determine Defined Benefit Obligation and Net Benefit Cost for Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Retiree Welfare Plans (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfKeyAssumptionsUsedByToDetermineDefinedBenefitObligationAndNetBenefitCostForDefinedBenefitPensionPlansAndRetireeWelfarePlansParenthetical |
| 2354 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 2355 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 2356 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 2357 |
Defined benefit cost [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DefinedBenefitCostMember |
| 2358 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2359 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2360 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2361 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 2362 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 2363 |
Canadian plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CanadianPlansMember |
| 2364 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 2365 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 2366 |
2032 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwoThousandThirtyTwoMember |
| 2367 |
2026 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwoThousandTwentySixMember |
| 2368 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 2369 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 2370 |
Top of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 2371 |
Bottom of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 2372 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 2373 |
Health care cost trend rate |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionOfMedicalCostTrendRates |
| 2374 |
1157 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Life Expectancies Underlying Values of Obligations in Defined Benefit Pension and Retiree Welfare Plans (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfLifeExpectanciesUnderlyingValuesOfObligationsInDefinedBenefitPensionAndRetireeWelfarePlans |
| 2375 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 2376 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 2377 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 2378 |
U.S. [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:US |
| 2379 |
Canada [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:CA |
| 2380 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 2381 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 2382 |
Life expectancy (in years) for those currently age 65 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LifeExpectancyInYearsForThoseCurrentlyAgeSixtyFiveMember |
| 2383 |
Life expectancy (in years) at age 65 for those currently age 45 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LifeExpectancyInYearsAtAgeSixtyFiveForThoseCurrentlyAgeFortyFiveMember |
| 2384 |
Redesignation [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RedesignationAxis |
| 2385 |
Redesignated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RedesignatedMember |
| 2386 |
Male [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MaleMember |
| 2387 |
Female [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FemaleMember |
| 2388 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 2389 |
Life expectancy (in years) |
Concept (Decimal) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionOfLifeExpectancyAfterRetirement |
| 2390 |
1158 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Potential Impact on Obligations Arising From Changes in Key Assumptions (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfPotentialImpactOnObligationsArisingFromChangesInKeyAssumptions |
| 2391 |
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSensitivityAnalysisForActuarialAssumptionsTable |
| 2392 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 2393 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 2394 |
Actuarial assumption of discount rates [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionOfDiscountRatesMember |
| 2395 |
Actuarial assumption of medical cost trend rates [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionOfMedicalCostTrendRatesMember |
| 2396 |
Actuarial assumption of decrease in inflation rates [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ActuarialAssumptionOfDecreaseInInflationRatesMember |
| 2397 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2398 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2399 |
Pension defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2400 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2401 |
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSensitivityAnalysisForActuarialAssumptionsLineItems |
| 2402 |
Impact of increase in actuarial assumption |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInDefinedBenefitObligationDueToReasonablyPossibleIncreaseInActuarialAssumption |
| 2403 |
Impact of decrease in actuarial assumption |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInDefinedBenefitObligationDueToReasonablyPossibleDecreaseInActuarialAssumption |
| 2404 |
1159 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Potential Impact on Obligations Arising From Changes in Key Assumptions (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfPotentialImpactOnObligationsArisingFromChangesInKeyAssumptionsParenthetical |
| 2405 |
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSensitivityAnalysisForActuarialAssumptionsTable |
| 2406 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 2407 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 2408 |
Actuarial assumption of discount rates [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionOfDiscountRatesMember |
| 2409 |
Actuarial assumption of medical cost trend rates [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionOfMedicalCostTrendRatesMember |
| 2410 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2411 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2412 |
Pension defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2413 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2414 |
Redesignation [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RedesignationAxis |
| 2415 |
Redesignated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RedesignatedMember |
| 2416 |
Male [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MaleMember |
| 2417 |
Female [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FemaleMember |
| 2418 |
Geographical [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
srt:StatementGeographicalAxis |
| 2419 |
Geographical [Domain] |
Member |
|
|
srt:SegmentGeographicalDomain |
| 2420 |
U.S. [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:US |
| 2421 |
Canada [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:CA |
| 2422 |
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSensitivityAnalysisForActuarialAssumptionsLineItems |
| 2423 |
Percentage of reasonably possible increase in actuarial assumption |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:PercentageOfReasonablyPossibleIncreaseInActuarialAssumption |
| 2424 |
Percentage of reasonably possible decrease in actuarial assumption |
Concept (Percent) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:PercentageOfReasonablyPossibleDecreaseInActuarialAssumption |
| 2425 |
Increase in life expectancy due to decrease in mortality rate |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
mfc:ActuarialAssumptionsIncreaseInLifeExpectancyAtAgeSixtyFiveDueToTenPercentDecreaseInMortalityRate |
| 2426 |
Decrease in mortality rates |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DecreaseInMortalityRate |
| 2427 |
1160 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Weighted Average Duration of the Defined Benefit Obligations (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfWeightedAverageDurationOfTheDefinedBenefitObligations |
| 2428 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansTable |
| 2429 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2430 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2431 |
Pension defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2432 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2433 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 2434 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 2435 |
U.S. plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:UsPlansMember |
| 2436 |
Canadian plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CanadianPlansMember |
| 2437 |
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansLineItems |
| 2438 |
Weighted average duration (in years) of the defined benefit obligations |
Concept (Decimal) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:WeightedAverageDurationOfDefinedBenefitObligation |
| 2439 |
1161 - Disclosure - Employee Future Benefits - Summary of Cash Payments (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureEmployeeFutureBenefitsSummaryOfCashPayments |
| 2440 |
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetTable |
| 2441 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2442 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2443 |
Pension defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2444 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2445 |
Actuarial assumptions [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsAxis |
| 2446 |
Actuarial assumptions [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ActuarialAssumptionsMember |
| 2447 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2448 |
Pension defined benefit plans [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:PensionDefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2449 |
Retiree welfare plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RetireeWelfarePlansMember |
| 2450 |
Defined contribution plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DefinedContributionPlansMember |
| 2451 |
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAssetLineItems |
| 2452 |
Cash payment for future benefit plans |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ContributionsToPlanNetDefinedBenefitLiabilityAsset |
| 2453 |
1162 - Disclosure - Interests in Structured Entities - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInterestsInStructuredEntitiesAdditionalInformation |
| 2454 |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesTable |
| 2455 |
Separate management entities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:SeparateManagementEntitiesAxis |
| 2456 |
Separate management entities [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SeparateManagementEntitiesMember |
| 2457 |
Hancock Victoria Plantations Holdings PTY Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:HancockVictoriaPlantationsHoldingsPTYLimitedMember |
| 2458 |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesLineItems |
| 2459 |
Consolidated timber assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AssetsRecognisedInEntitysFinancialStatementsInRelationToStructuredEntities |
| 2460 |
Investment in startup capital of mutual funds |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:InvestmentInStartupCapitalOfMutualFunds |
| 2461 |
Retail mutual fund assets under management |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:RetailMutualFundAssetsUnderManagement |
| 2462 |
1163 - Disclosure - Interests in Structured Entities - Schedule Investment and Maximum Exposure to Loss Related to Significant Unconsolidated Structured Entities (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInterestsInStructuredEntitiesScheduleInvestmentAndMaximumExposureToLossRelatedToSignificantUnconsolidatedStructuredEntities |
| 2463 |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesTable |
| 2464 |
Unconsolidated structured entities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesAxis |
| 2465 |
Entity's total for unconsolidated structured entities [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 2466 |
Unconsolidated structured entities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 2467 |
Unconsolidated structured entities controlled by investment entity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesControlledByInvestmentEntityAxis |
| 2468 |
Unconsolidated structured entities controlled by investment entity [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesControlledByInvestmentEntityMember |
| 2469 |
Investment SEs [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:InvestmentStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 2470 |
Classes of financial instruments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsAxis |
| 2471 |
Financial instruments, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialInstrumentsMember |
| 2472 |
Leveraged leases [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LeveragedLeasesMember |
| 2473 |
Timberland companies [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TimberlandCompaniesMember |
| 2474 |
Real estate companies [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RealEstateCompaniesMember |
| 2475 |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesLineItems |
| 2476 |
Company's investment |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AssetsRecognisedInEntitysFinancialStatementsInRelationToStructuredEntities |
| 2477 |
Company's maximum exposure to loss |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:MaximumExposureToLossFromInterestsInStructuredEntities |
| 2478 |
1164 - Disclosure - Interests in Structured Entities - Schedule of Interests and Maximum Exposure to Loss From Significant Unconsolidated Financing Structured Entities (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInterestsInStructuredEntitiesScheduleOfInterestsAndMaximumExposureToLossFromSignificantUnconsolidatedFinancingStructuredEntities |
| 2479 |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesTable |
| 2480 |
Unconsolidated structured entities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesAxis |
| 2481 |
Entity's total for unconsolidated structured entities [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 2482 |
Unconsolidated structured entities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 2483 |
Unconsolidated structured entities controlled by investment entity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesControlledByInvestmentEntityAxis |
| 2484 |
Unconsolidated structured entities controlled by investment entity [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesControlledByInvestmentEntityMember |
| 2485 |
Financing SEs [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FinancingStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 2486 |
Categories of related parties [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfRelatedPartiesAxis |
| 2487 |
Entity's total for related parties [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForRelatedPartiesMember |
| 2488 |
Manulife Finance (Delaware), L.P.[Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeFinanceLPMember |
| 2489 |
Manulife Financial Capital Trust II [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeFinancialCapitalTrustIIMember |
| 2490 |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesLineItems |
| 2491 |
Company's interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
|
ifrs-full:MaximumExposureToLossFromInterestsInStructuredEntities |
| 2492 |
1165 - Disclosure - Interests in Structured Entities - Schedule of Securitized Holdings by the Type and Asset Quality (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInterestsInStructuredEntitiesScheduleOfSecuritizedHoldingsByTheTypeAndAssetQuality |
| 2493 |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesTable |
| 2494 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 2495 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 2496 |
CMBS [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CommercialMortgageBackedSecurities1Member |
| 2497 |
RMBS [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ResidentialMortgageBackedSecurities1Member |
| 2498 |
Asset backed securities [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AssetBackedSecuritiesMember |
| 2499 |
Internal credit grades [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:InternalCreditGradesAxis |
| 2500 |
Entity's total for internal credit grades [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForInternalCreditGradesMember |
| 2501 |
AAA [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AAACreditRatingMember |
| 2502 |
AA [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AACreditRatingMember |
| 2503 |
A [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ACreditRatingMember |
| 2504 |
BBB [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BBBCreditRatingMember |
| 2505 |
BB and below [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BBAndBelowCreditRatingMember |
| 2506 |
Disclosure of unconsolidated structured entities [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesLineItems |
| 2507 |
Securitized holdings |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:SecuritizedHoldingsByTheTypeAndAssetQuality |
| 2508 |
1166 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureCommitmentsAndContingenciesAdditionalInformation |
| 2509 |
Disclosure Of Commitments And Contingencies [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfCommitmentsAndContingenciesTable |
| 2510 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 2511 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 2512 |
Mature in 30 Days [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NotLaterThanOneMonthMember |
| 2513 |
Less than 1 year [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NotLaterThanOneYearMember |
| 2514 |
Mature after One year [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneYearMember |
| 2515 |
Subsidiaries [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:SignificantInvestmentsInSubsidiariesAxis |
| 2516 |
Entity's total for subsidiaries [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForSubsidiariesMember |
| 2517 |
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TheManufacturersLifeInsuranceCompanyMember |
| 2518 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 2519 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 2520 |
Subordinated debentures due on December 15, 2041 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:SubordinatedDebenturesDueOnDecember152041Member |
| 2521 |
Variable Surplus Note [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:VariableSurplusNoteMember |
| 2522 |
Disclosure of commitments and contingencies [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfCommitmentsAndContingenciesLineItems |
| 2523 |
Legal settlement amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:LossesOnLitigationSettlements |
| 2524 |
Legal settlement amount granted by court |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:LitigationPreliminarySettlementAmountGrantedByCourt |
| 2525 |
Investment commitments outstanding |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:InvestmentCommitmentsOutstanding |
| 2526 |
Letters of credit outstanding |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:LettersOfCreditOutstandingAmount1 |
| 2527 |
Guaranteed payment of amounts on subordinated debenture |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:GuaranteedPaymentOfAmountsOnSubordinatedDebenture |
| 2528 |
Subordinate guaranteed issued |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:SubordinateGuaranteeIssued |
| 2529 |
Aggregate future minimum lease payments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:MinimumLeasePaymentsPayableUnderNoncancellableOperatingLease |
| 2530 |
Debt outstanding |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LongtermBorrowings |
| 2531 |
1167 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Information for MFC and MFLP (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureCommitmentsAndContingenciesSummaryOfCondensedConsolidatedStatementsOfIncomeInformationForMFCAndMFLP |
| 2532 |
Condensed Income Statement [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
srt:CondensedIncomeStatementTable |
| 2533 |
Consolidated and separate financial statements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ConsolidatedAndSeparateFinancialStatementsAxis |
| 2534 |
Consolidated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ConsolidatedMember |
| 2535 |
MFC [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeFinancialCorporationMember |
| 2536 |
MLI consolidated [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManufacturersLifeInsuranceMember |
| 2537 |
Other subsidiaries of MFC on a combined basis [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherSubsidiariesOnCombinedBasisMember |
| 2538 |
Consolidating adjustments [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ConsolidatingAdjustmentsMember |
| 2539 |
Manulife Finance (Delaware), L.P.[Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeFinanceLPMember |
| 2540 |
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
srt:CondensedIncomeStatementsCaptionsLineItems |
| 2541 |
Total revenue |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Revenue |
| 2542 |
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 2543 |
1168 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position for MFC and MFLP (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureCommitmentsAndContingenciesSummaryOfCondensedConsolidatedStatementsOfFinancialPositionForMFCAndMFLP |
| 2544 |
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
srt:CondensedBalanceSheetStatementTable |
| 2545 |
Unconsolidated structured entities [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesAxis |
| 2546 |
Entity's total for unconsolidated structured entities [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForUnconsolidatedStructuredEntitiesMember |
| 2547 |
MFC [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeFinancialCorporationMember |
| 2548 |
MLI consolidated [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManufacturersLifeInsuranceMember |
| 2549 |
Other subsidiaries of MFC on a combined basis [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherSubsidiariesOnCombinedBasisMember |
| 2550 |
Consolidating adjustments [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ConsolidatingAdjustmentsMember |
| 2551 |
Manulife Finance (Delaware), L.P.[Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeFinanceLPMember |
| 2552 |
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
srt:CondensedBalanceSheetStatementsCaptionsLineItems |
| 2553 |
Invested assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:InvestedAssets |
| 2554 |
Total other assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherAssets |
| 2555 |
Segregated funds net assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:SegregatedFundsNetAssetsHeldByPolicyholders |
| 2556 |
Insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesArisingFromInsuranceContracts |
| 2557 |
Investment contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentContractsLiabilities |
| 2558 |
Segregated funds net liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:SegregatedFundsNetLiabilities |
| 2559 |
Total other liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherLiabilities |
| 2560 |
1169 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Pledged Assets (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureCommitmentsAndContingenciesScheduleOfPledgedAssets |
| 2561 |
Disclosure Of Pledged Assets [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfPledgedAssetsTable |
| 2562 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 2563 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 2564 |
Debt securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DebtSecuritiesMember |
| 2565 |
Other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OtherEquitySecuritiesMember |
| 2566 |
Classes of financial assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfFinancialAssetsAxis |
| 2567 |
Financial assets, class [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsMember |
| 2568 |
Derivatives [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DerivativesMember |
| 2569 |
Regulatory requirements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RegulatoryRequirementsMember |
| 2570 |
Real estate [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RealEstate1Member |
| 2571 |
Repurchase agreements [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RepurchaseAgreements1Member |
| 2572 |
Non-registered retirement plans in trust [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NonRegisteredRetirementPlansInTrustMember |
| 2573 |
Other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherPledgeMember |
| 2574 |
Disclosure Of Pledged Assets [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfPledgedAssetsLineItems |
| 2575 |
Pledged amount |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:FinancialAssetsPledgedAsCollateralForLiabilitiesOrContingentLiabilities |
| 2576 |
1170 - Disclosure - Segmented Information - Summary of Results by Segments (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureSegmentedInformationSummaryOfResultsBySegments |
| 2577 |
Disclosure of operating segments [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOperatingSegmentsTable |
| 2578 |
Segment consolidation items [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:SegmentConsolidationItemsAxis |
| 2579 |
Entity's total for segment consolidation items [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForSegmentConsolidationItemsMember |
| 2580 |
Operating segments [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:OperatingSegmentsMember |
| 2581 |
Corporate and other [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:UnallocatedAmountsMember |
| 2582 |
Segments [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:SegmentsAxis |
| 2583 |
Segments [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SegmentsMember |
| 2584 |
Asia Division [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AsiaDivisionMember |
| 2585 |
Canadian Division [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CanadianDivisionMember |
| 2586 |
US Division [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:UsDivisionMember |
| 2587 |
Global wealth and asset management [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:GlobalWealthAndAssetManagementMember |
| 2588 |
Products and services [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ProductsAndServicesAxis |
| 2589 |
Products and services [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ProductsAndServicesMember |
| 2590 |
Life and health insurance [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LifeAndHealthInsuranceMember |
| 2591 |
Annuities and pensions [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AnnuitiesAndPensionsMember |
| 2592 |
Disclosure of operating segments [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOperatingSegmentsLineItems |
| 2593 |
Net premium income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NetEarnedPremium |
| 2594 |
Net investment income (loss) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:NetInvestmentIncomeLoss |
| 2595 |
Other revenue |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherRevenue |
| 2596 |
Total revenue |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Revenue |
| 2597 |
Net benefits and claims |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ClaimsAndBenefitsPaidNetOfReinsuranceRecoveries |
| 2598 |
Interest expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InterestExpense |
| 2599 |
Other expenses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherExpenseByNature |
| 2600 |
Total contract benefits and expenses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:BenefitsExpenseArisingFromInsuranceContracts |
| 2601 |
Income (loss) before income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossBeforeTax |
| 2602 |
Income tax recovery (expense) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxExpenseContinuingOperations |
| 2603 |
Net income (loss) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 2604 |
Non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests |
| 2605 |
Participating policyholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ProfitLossAttributableToParticipatingPolicyholders |
| 2606 |
Net income (loss) attributed to shareholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 2607 |
Total assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Assets |
| 2608 |
1171 - Disclosure - Segmented Information - Summary of Results by Geographic Location (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureSegmentedInformationSummaryOfResultsByGeographicLocation |
| 2609 |
Disclosure of geographical areas [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfGeographicalAreasTable |
| 2610 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 2611 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 2612 |
Asia [member] |
Member |
|
|
srt:AsiaMember |
| 2613 |
Canada [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:CA |
| 2614 |
U.S. [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:US |
| 2615 |
Other [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherCountriesMember |
| 2616 |
Products and services [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ProductsAndServicesAxis |
| 2617 |
Products and services [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ProductsAndServicesMember |
| 2618 |
Life and health insurance [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LifeAndHealthInsuranceMember |
| 2619 |
Annuities and pensions [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AnnuitiesAndPensionsMember |
| 2620 |
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfGeographicalAreasLineItems |
| 2621 |
Net premium income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NetEarnedPremium |
| 2622 |
Net investment income (loss) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:NetInvestmentIncomeLoss |
| 2623 |
Other revenue |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherRevenue |
| 2624 |
Total revenue |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Revenue |
| 2625 |
1172 - Disclosure - Related Parties - Summary of Compensation of Key Management Personnel (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureRelatedPartiesSummaryOfCompensationOfKeyManagementPersonnel |
| 2626 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 2627 |
Disclosure Of Compensation Of Key Management Personnel [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfCompensationOfKeyManagementPersonnelAbstract |
| 2628 |
Short-term employee benefits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationShorttermEmployeeBenefits |
| 2629 |
Post-employment benefits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationPostemploymentBenefits |
| 2630 |
Share-based payments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationSharebasedPayment |
| 2631 |
Termination benefits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationTerminationBenefits |
| 2632 |
Other long-term benefits |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:KeyManagementPersonnelCompensationOtherLongtermBenefits |
| 2633 |
Total |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:KeyManagementPersonnelCompensation |
| 2634 |
1173 - Disclosure - Subsidiaries - Summary of Directly and Indirectly Held Major Operating Subsidiaries (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureSubsidiariesSummaryOfDirectlyAndIndirectlyHeldMajorOperatingSubsidiaries |
| 2635 |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSignificantInvestmentsInSubsidiariesTable |
| 2636 |
Subsidiaries [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:SignificantInvestmentsInSubsidiariesAxis |
| 2637 |
Entity's total for subsidiaries [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForSubsidiariesMember |
| 2638 |
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TheManufacturersLifeInsuranceCompanyMember |
| 2639 |
Manulife Holdings (Alberta) Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeHoldingsAlbertaLimitedMember |
| 2640 |
John Hancock Financial Corporation [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JohnHancockFinancialCorporationMember |
| 2641 |
The Manufacturers Investment Corporation [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TheManufacturersInvestmentCorporationMember |
| 2642 |
John Hancock Reassurance Company Ltd. [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JohnHancockReassuranceCompanyLtdUSAMember |
| 2643 |
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JohnHancockLifeInsuranceCompanyUsaMember |
| 2644 |
John Hancock Subsidiaries LLC [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JohnHancockSubsidiariesLlcMember |
| 2645 |
John Hancock Financial Network, Inc. [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JohnHancockFinancialNetworkIncMember |
| 2646 |
John Hancock Advisers, LLC [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JohnHancockAdvisersLlcMember |
| 2647 |
John Hancock Funds LLC [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JohnHancockFundsLlcMember |
| 2648 |
Manulife Asset Management (U.S.) LLC [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssetManagementUsLlcMember |
| 2649 |
Hancock Natural Resource Group, Inc. [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:HancockNaturalResourceGroupIncMember |
| 2650 |
John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JohnHancockLifeInsuranceCompanyOfNewYorkMember |
| 2651 |
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JohnHancockInvestmentManagementServicesLlcMember |
| 2652 |
John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JohnHancockLifeHealthInsuranceCompanyMember |
| 2653 |
John Hancock Distributors, LLC [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JohnHancockDistributorsLlcMember |
| 2654 |
John Hancock Insurance Agency, Inc. [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JohnHancockInsuranceAgencyIncMember |
| 2655 |
Manulife Reinsurance Limited [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeReinsuranceLimitedMember |
| 2656 |
Manulife Reinsurance (Bermuda) Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeReinsuranceBermudaLimitedMember |
| 2657 |
Manulife Bank of Canada [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeBankofCanadaMember |
| 2658 |
Manulife Asset Management Holdings (Canada) Inc. [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssetManagementHoldingsCanadaIncMember |
| 2659 |
Manulife Asset Management Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssetManagementLimitedMember |
| 2660 |
First North American Insurance Company [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FirstNorthAmericanInsuranceCompanyMember |
| 2661 |
NAL Resources Management Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NalResourcesManagementLimitedMember |
| 2662 |
Manulife Resources Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeResourcesLimitedMember |
| 2663 |
Manulife Property Limited Partnership [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifePropertyLimitedPartnershipMember |
| 2664 |
Manulife Property Limited Partnership II [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifePropertyLimitedPartnershipIiMember |
| 2665 |
Manulife Western Holdings Limited Partnership [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeWesternHoldingsLimitedPartnershipMember |
| 2666 |
Manulife Securities Investment Services Inc. [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeSecuritiesInvestmentServicesIncMember |
| 2667 |
Manulife Holdings (Bermuda) Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeHoldingsBermudaLimitedMember |
| 2668 |
Manufacturers P & C Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManufacturersPcLimitedMember |
| 2669 |
Manulife Financial Asia Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeFinancialAsiaLimitedMember |
| 2670 |
Manulife (Cambodia) PLC [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeCambodiaPlcMember |
| 2671 |
Manufacturers Life Reinsurance Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManufacturersLifeReinsuranceLimitedMember |
| 2672 |
Manulife (Vietnam) Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeVietnamLimitedMember |
| 2673 |
Manulife Asset Management (Vietnam) Company Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssetManagementVietnamCompanyLimitedMember |
| 2674 |
Manulife International Holdings Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeInternationalHoldingsLimitedMember |
| 2675 |
Manulife (International) Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeInternationalLimitedMember |
| 2676 |
Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeSinochemLifeInsuranceCoLtdMember |
| 2677 |
Manulife Asset Management International Holdings Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssetManagementInternationalHoldingsLimitedMember |
| 2678 |
Manulife Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssetManagementHongKongLimitedMember |
| 2679 |
Manulife Asset Management (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssetManagementTaiwanCoLtdMember |
| 2680 |
Manulife Life Insurance Company (Japan) [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeLifeInsuranceCompanyMember |
| 2681 |
Manulife Asset Management (Japan) Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssetManagementJapanLimitedMember |
| 2682 |
Manulife Insurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeInsuranceThailandPublicCompanyLimitedMember |
| 2683 |
Manulife Asset Management (Thailand) Company Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssetManagementThailandCompanyLimitedMember |
| 2684 |
Manulife Holdings Berhad [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeHoldingsBerhadMember |
| 2685 |
Manulife Insurance Berhad [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeInsuranceBerhadMember |
| 2686 |
Manulife Asset Management Services Berhad [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssetManagementServicesBerhadMember |
| 2687 |
Manulife (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeSingaporePteLtdMember |
| 2688 |
Manulife Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssetManagementSingaporePteLtdMember |
| 2689 |
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.) Inc. [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TheManufacturersLifeInsuranceCoPhilsIncMember |
| 2690 |
Manulife Chinabank Life Assurance Corporation [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeChinabankLifeAssuranceCorporationMember |
| 2691 |
PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PtAsuransiJiwaManulifeIndonesiaMember |
| 2692 |
PT Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PtManulifeAsetManajemenIndonesiaMember |
| 2693 |
Manulife Asset Management (Europe) Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssetManagementEuropeLimitedMember |
| 2694 |
Manulife Assurance Company of Canada [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssuranceCompanyOfCanadaMember |
| 2695 |
EIS Services Bermuda Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:EisServicesBermudaLimitedMember |
| 2696 |
Berkshire Insurance Services Inc [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BerkshireInsuranceServicesIncMember |
| 2697 |
JH Investments (Delaware) LLC [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JhInvestmentsDelawareLlcMember |
| 2698 |
Manulife Securities Incorporated [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeSecuritiesIncorporatedMember |
| 2699 |
Manulife Asset Management (North America) Limited [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ManulifeAssetManagementNorthAmericaLimitedMember |
| 2700 |
Regional Power Inc. [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RegionalPowerIncMember |
| 2701 |
Disclosure of subsidiaries [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSignificantInvestmentsInSubsidiariesLineItems |
| 2702 |
Name of subsidiary |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:NameOfSubsidiary |
| 2703 |
Address |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
mfc:AddressOfSubsidiary |
| 2704 |
Description |
Concept (Text/String) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DescriptionOfSubsidiary |
| 2705 |
Percentage of ownership interest in subsidiary |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:ProportionOfOwnershipInterestInSubsidiary |
| 2706 |
Percentage of voting rights held in subsidiary |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:ProportionOfVotingPowerHeldInSubsidiary |
| 2707 |
1174 - Disclosure - Segregated Funds - Summary of Composition of Net Assets by Categories of Segregated Funds (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureSegregatedFundsSummaryOfCompositionOfNetAssetsByCategoriesOfSegregatedFunds |
| 2708 |
Disclosure of composition of net assets by categories of segregated funds [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfCompositionOfNetAssetsByCategoriesOfSegregatedFundsTable |
| 2709 |
Range [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangeAxis |
| 2710 |
Ranges [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:RangesMember |
| 2711 |
Bottom of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BottomOfRangeMember |
| 2712 |
Top of range [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TopOfRangeMember |
| 2713 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 2714 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 2715 |
Money market funds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MoneyMarketFunds1Member |
| 2716 |
Fixed income funds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:FixedIncomeFunds1Member |
| 2717 |
Balanced funds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BalancedFunds1Member |
| 2718 |
Equity funds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:EquityFunds1Member |
| 2719 |
Disclosure of composition of net assets by categories of segregated funds [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfCompositionOfNetAssetsByCategoriesOfSegregatedFundsLineItems |
| 2720 |
Type of fund |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:SegregatedFundsCompositionPercentage |
| 2721 |
1175 - Disclosure - Segregated Funds - Summary of Composition of Segregated Funds Net Assets (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureSegregatedFundsSummaryOfCompositionOfSegregatedFundsNetAssets |
| 2722 |
Disclosure Of composition Of Segregated Funds [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfCompositionOfSegregatedFundsTable |
| 2723 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 2724 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 2725 |
Cash and short-term securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CashAndShortTermSecuritiesMember |
| 2726 |
Debt securities [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DebtSecuritiesMember |
| 2727 |
Equity [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:EquityInSegregatedFundsMember |
| 2728 |
Mutual funds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MutualFundsMember |
| 2729 |
Other investments [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherInvestmentsInSegregatedFundsMember |
| 2730 |
Accrued investment income [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AccruedInvestmentIncomeMember |
| 2731 |
Other assets and liabilities, net [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherAssetsAndLiabilitiesNetMember |
| 2732 |
Disclosure of Composition Of Segregated Fund [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfCompositionOfSegregatedFundLineItems |
| 2733 |
Total segregated funds net assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:SegregatedFundsNetAssets |
| 2734 |
Composition of segregated funds net assets |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:CompositionOfSegregatedFundsNetAssetsAbstract |
| 2735 |
Held by policyholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:SegregatedFundsNetAssetsHeldByPolicyholders |
| 2736 |
Held by the Company |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:SegregatedFundsNetAssetsHeldByTheCompany |
| 2737 |
1176 - Disclosure - Segregated Funds - Summary of Changes in Segregated Funds Net Assets (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureSegregatedFundsSummaryOfChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssets |
| 2738 |
Implied Table |
Table |
* |
* |
implied:Table |
| 2739 |
Disclosure of changes in segregated funds net assets [abstract] |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsAbstract |
| 2740 |
Net policyholder cash flow |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsNetPolicyholderCashFlowAbstract |
| 2741 |
Deposits from policyholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsDepositsFromPolicyholders |
| 2742 |
Net transfers to general fund |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsNetTransfersToGeneralFund |
| 2743 |
Payments to policyholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsPaymentsToPolicyholders |
| 2744 |
Net policyholder cash flow |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsNetPolicyholderCashFlow |
| 2745 |
Investment related |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsInvestmentRelatedAbstract |
| 2746 |
Interest and dividends |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsInterestAndDividends |
| 2747 |
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsNetRealizedAndUnrealizedInvestmentGainsLosses |
| 2748 |
Investment related |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsInvestmentRelated |
| 2749 |
Other |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsOtherAbstract |
| 2750 |
Management and administration fees |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsManagementAndAdministrationFees |
| 2751 |
Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsImpactOfChangesInForeignExchangeRates |
| 2752 |
Other |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsOther |
| 2753 |
Net additions (deductions) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ChangesInSegregatedFundsNetAssetsNetAdditionsDeductions |
| 2754 |
Segregated funds net assets, beginning of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:SegregatedFundsNetAssets |
| 2755 |
Segregated funds net assets, end of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:SegregatedFundsNetAssets |
| 2756 |
1177 - Disclosure - Information Provided in Connection with Investments in Deferred Annuity Contracts and SignatureNotes Issued or Assumed by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) - Summary of Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInformationProvidedInConnectionWithInvestmentsInDeferredAnnuityContractsAndSignatureNotesIssuedOrAssumedByJohnHancockLifeInsuranceCompanyUSASummaryOfCondensedConsolidatedSta_Xa |
| 2757 |
Statement of financial statements [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:StatementOfFinancialStatementsTable |
| 2758 |
Consolidated and separate financial statements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ConsolidatedAndSeparateFinancialStatementsAxis |
| 2759 |
Consolidated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ConsolidatedMember |
| 2760 |
MFC (Guarantor) [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MfcGuarantorMember |
| 2761 |
JHUSA (Issuer) [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JhusaIssuerMember |
| 2762 |
Other subsidiaries |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherSubsidiariesMember |
| 2763 |
Consolidation adjustments [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ConsolidationAdjustmentsMember |
| 2764 |
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
srt:CondensedFinancialStatementsCaptionsLineItems |
| 2765 |
Assets |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AssetsAbstract |
| 2766 |
Invested assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:InvestedAssets |
| 2767 |
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentsInSubsidiaries |
| 2768 |
Reinsurance assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ReinsuranceAssets |
| 2769 |
Other assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:OtherAssetsExcludingReinsuranceAssets |
| 2770 |
Segregated funds net assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:SegregatedFundsNetAssetsHeldByPolicyholders |
| 2771 |
Total assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:Assets |
| 2772 |
Liabilities and Equity |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:EquityAndLiabilitiesAbstract |
| 2773 |
Insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LiabilitiesArisingFromInsuranceContracts |
| 2774 |
Investment contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:InvestmentContractsLiabilities |
| 2775 |
Other liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherNoncurrentFinancialLiabilities |
| 2776 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LongtermBorrowings |
| 2777 |
Capital instruments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DebtSecurities |
| 2778 |
Segregated funds net liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:SegregatedFundsNetLiabilities |
| 2779 |
Shareholders' equity |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 2780 |
Participating policyholders' equity |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:ParticipatingPolicyholdersEquity |
| 2781 |
Non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NoncontrollingInterests |
| 2782 |
Total liabilities and equity |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:EquityAndLiabilities |
| 2783 |
1178 - Disclosure - Information Provided in Connection with Investments in Deferred Annuity Contracts and SignatureNotes Issued or Assumed by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) - Summary of Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInformationProvidedInConnectionWithInvestmentsInDeferredAnnuityContractsAndSignatureNotesIssuedOrAssumedByJohnHancockLifeInsuranceCompanyUSASummaryOfCondensedConsolidatedSta_Xb |
| 2784 |
Condensed Income Statement [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
srt:CondensedIncomeStatementTable |
| 2785 |
Consolidated and separate financial statements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ConsolidatedAndSeparateFinancialStatementsAxis |
| 2786 |
Consolidated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ConsolidatedMember |
| 2787 |
MFC (Guarantor) [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MfcGuarantorMember |
| 2788 |
JHUSA (Issuer) [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JhusaIssuerMember |
| 2789 |
Other subsidiaries |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherSubsidiariesMember |
| 2790 |
Consolidation Items [Axis] |
Axis |
|
|
srt:ConsolidationItemsAxis |
| 2791 |
Consolidation Items [Domain] |
Member |
|
|
srt:ConsolidationItemsDomain |
| 2792 |
Consolidation adjustments [Member] |
Member |
|
|
srt:ConsolidationEliminationsMember |
| 2793 |
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
srt:CondensedIncomeStatementsCaptionsLineItems |
| 2794 |
Revenue |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:RevenueAbstract |
| 2795 |
Gross premiums |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncomeArisingFromInsuranceContracts |
| 2796 |
Premiums ceded to reinsurers |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:PremiumsCededToReinsurers |
| 2797 |
Net premium income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:NetEarnedPremium |
| 2798 |
Net investment income (loss) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:NetInvestmentIncomeLoss |
| 2799 |
Net other revenue |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherRevenue |
| 2800 |
Total revenue |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Revenue |
| 2801 |
Contract benefits and expenses |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:ContractBenefitsAndExpensesToContractHoldersAndBeneficiariesAbstract |
| 2802 |
Net benefits and claims |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ClaimsAndBenefitsPaidNetOfReinsuranceRecoveries |
| 2803 |
Commissions, investment and general expenses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:CommissionsInvestmentAndGeneralExpenses |
| 2804 |
Other expenses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:OtherExpenseByFunction |
| 2805 |
Total contract benefits and expenses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ContractBenefitsAndExpensesToContractHoldersAndBeneficiaries |
| 2806 |
Income (loss) before income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossBeforeTax |
| 2807 |
Income tax (expense) recovery |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxExpenseContinuingOperations |
| 2808 |
Income (loss) after income taxes |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ProfitLossAfterTaxBeforeEquityInNetIncomeLossOfUnconsolidatedSubsidiaries |
| 2809 |
Equity in net income (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiaries |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:EquityInNetIncomeLossOfUnconsolidatedSubsidiaries |
| 2810 |
Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 2811 |
Net income (loss) attributed to: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToAbstract |
| 2812 |
Non-controlling interests |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests |
| 2813 |
Participating policyholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ProfitLossAttributableToParticipatingPolicyholders |
| 2814 |
Shareholders |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParent |
| 2815 |
Net income |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 2816 |
1179 - Disclosure - Information Provided in Connection with Investments in Deferred Annuity Contracts and Signature Notes Issued or Assumed by John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) - Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureInformationProvidedInConnectionWithInvestmentsInDeferredAnnuityContractsAndSignatureNotesIssuedOrAssumedByJohnHancockLifeInsuranceCompanyUSAConsolidatedStatementOfCashFlows |
| 2817 |
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] |
Table |
* |
* |
srt:CondensedCashFlowStatementTable |
| 2818 |
Consolidated and separate financial statements [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ConsolidatedAndSeparateFinancialStatementsAxis |
| 2819 |
Consolidated [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ConsolidatedMember |
| 2820 |
MFC (Guarantor) [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MfcGuarantorMember |
| 2821 |
JHUSA (Issuer) [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:JhusaIssuerMember |
| 2822 |
Other subsidiaries |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherSubsidiariesMember |
| 2823 |
Consolidation adjustments [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ConsolidationAdjustmentsMember |
| 2824 |
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] |
LineItems |
|
|
srt:CondensedCashFlowStatementsCaptionsLineItems |
| 2825 |
Operating activities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInOperatingActivitiesAbstract |
| 2826 |
Net income (loss) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:ProfitLoss |
| 2827 |
Adjustments: |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForReconcileProfitLossAbstract |
| 2828 |
Equity in net income of unconsolidated subsidiaries |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:EquityInNetIncomeLossOfUnconsolidatedSubsidiaries |
| 2829 |
Increase (decrease) in insurance contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInuranceContractLiabilities |
| 2830 |
Increase (decrease) in investment contract liabilities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInInvestmentContractLiabilities |
| 2831 |
(Increase) decrease in reinsurance assets excluding coinsurance transactions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:AdjustmentsForIncreaseDecreaseInReinsuranceAssetsExcludingTheImpactOfClosedBlockReinsuranceTransaction |
| 2832 |
Amortization of (premium) discount on invested assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:AdjustmentsForAmortisationOfPremiumOrDiscountOnInvestedAssets |
| 2833 |
Other amortization |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForAmortisationExpense |
| 2834 |
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses and impairment on assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:AdjustmentsForNetRealizedAndUnrealizedGainsLossesAndImpairmentsOnAssets |
| 2835 |
Deferred income tax expense (recovery) |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForDeferredTaxExpense |
| 2836 |
Restructuring charge |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:AdjustmentsForRestructuringCharge |
| 2837 |
Stock option expense |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:AdjustmentsForSharebasedPayments |
| 2838 |
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities before undernoted items |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInOperations |
| 2839 |
Dividends from unconsolidated subsidiary |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:DividendsReceivedClassifiedAsOperatingActivities |
| 2840 |
Changes in policy related and operating receivables and payables |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ChangesInPolicyRelatedAndOperatingReceivablesAndPayables |
| 2841 |
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInOperatingActivities |
| 2842 |
Investing activities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInInvestingActivitiesAbstract |
| 2843 |
Purchases and mortgage advances |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:PurchasesAndMortgageAdvances |
| 2844 |
Disposals and repayments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ProceedsFromDisposalsAndRepayments |
| 2845 |
Changes in investment broker net receivables and payables |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ChangeInInvestmentBrokerNetReceivablesAndPayables |
| 2846 |
Investment in common shares of subsidiaries |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromLosingControlOfSubsidiariesOrOtherBusinessesClassifiedAsInvestingActivities |
| 2847 |
Net cash decrease from purchase of subsidiaries and businesses |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:CashFlowsUsedInObtainingControlOfSubsidiariesOrOtherBusinessesClassifiedAsInvestingActivities |
| 2848 |
Capital contribution to unconsolidated subsidiaries |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:CapitalContributionToUnconsolidatedSubsidiaries |
| 2849 |
Return of capital from unconsolidated subsidiaries |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ReturnOfCapitalFromUnconsolidatedSubsidiaries |
| 2850 |
Notes receivables from affiliates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:NotesReceivablesFromAffiliates |
| 2851 |
Notes receivable from parent |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:NotesReceivableFromParentNet |
| 2852 |
Notes receivable from subsidiaries |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:NotesReceivableFromSubsidiariesNet |
| 2853 |
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInInvestingActivities |
| 2854 |
Financing activities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInFinancingActivitiesAbstract |
| 2855 |
(Decrease) increase in repurchase agreements and securities sold but not yet purchased |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseThroughModificationOfContractualCashFlowsFinancialAssets |
| 2856 |
Redemption of long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RepaymentsOfNoncurrentBorrowings |
| 2857 |
Issue of capital instruments, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProceedsFromIssueOfBondsNotesAndDebentures |
| 2858 |
Redemption of capital instruments |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:RepaymentsOfBondsNotesAndDebentures |
| 2859 |
Secured borrowings from securitization transactions |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:ProceedsFromSecuredBorrowingFromSecuritizationTransactionsClassifiedAsFinancingActivities |
| 2860 |
Changes in deposits from Bank clients, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInIncreaseDecreaseInCurrentBorrowings |
| 2861 |
Shareholders' dividends paid in cash |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DividendsPaidToEquityHoldersOfParentClassifiedAsFinancingActivities |
| 2862 |
Dividends paid to parent |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DividendsPaidClassifiedAsFinancingActivities |
| 2863 |
Contributions from (distributions to) non-controlling interests, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProceedsFromContributionsOfNoncontrollingInterests |
| 2864 |
Common shares repurchased |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:PaymentsToAcquireOrRedeemEntitysShares |
| 2865 |
Common shares issued, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProceedsFromIssueOfOrdinaryShares |
| 2866 |
Preferred shares issued, net |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:ProceedsFromIssueOfPreferenceShares |
| 2867 |
Capital contributions by parent |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:CapitalContributionsByParent |
| 2868 |
Return of capital to parent |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:ReturnOfCapitalToParent |
| 2869 |
Notes payable to affiliates |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:NotesPayableToAffiliates |
| 2870 |
Notes payable to parent |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:NotesPayableToParentNet |
| 2871 |
Notes payable to subsidiaries |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:NotesPayableToSubsidiariesNet |
| 2872 |
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashFlowsFromUsedInFinancingActivities |
| 2873 |
Increase (decrease) during the year |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:IncreaseDecreaseInCashAndCashEquivalentsBeforeEffectOfExchangeRateChanges |
| 2874 |
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and short-term securities |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
ifrs-full:EffectOfExchangeRateChangesOnCashAndCashEquivalents |
| 2875 |
Balance, beginning of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalentsIfDifferentFromStatementOfFinancialPosition |
| 2876 |
Balance, December 31 |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalentsIfDifferentFromStatementOfFinancialPosition |
| 2877 |
Cash and short-term securities |
Abstract |
|
|
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalentsIfDifferentFromStatementOfFinancialPositionAbstract |
| 2878 |
Gross cash and short-term securities, beginning of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalents |
| 2879 |
Net payments in transit, included in other liabilities, beginning of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherDifferencesToCashAndCashEquivalentsInStatementOfCashFlows |
| 2880 |
Balance, beginning of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalentsIfDifferentFromStatementOfFinancialPosition |
| 2881 |
Gross cash and short-term securities, end of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalents |
| 2882 |
Net payments in transit, included in other liabilities, end of year |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:OtherDifferencesToCashAndCashEquivalentsInStatementOfCashFlows |
| 2883 |
Balance, December 31 |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
ifrs-full:CashAndCashEquivalentsIfDifferentFromStatementOfFinancialPosition |
| 2884 |
Supplemental disclosures on cash flow information: |
Abstract |
|
|
mfc:SupplementalCashFlowInformation1Abstract |
| 2885 |
Interest received |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:InterestReceived |
| 2886 |
Interest paid |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:InterestPaid1 |
| 2887 |
Income taxes paid |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
ifrs-full:IncomeTaxesPaidRefund |
| 2888 |
1180 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures - Summary of Risk Management Strategies (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIFRS7DisclosuresSummaryOfRiskManagementStrategies |
| 2889 |
Disclosure of risk management strategy [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfRiskManagementStrategyTable |
| 2890 |
Types of risks [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksAxis |
| 2891 |
Risks [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksMember |
| 2892 |
Publicly Traded Equity Performance Risk [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PubliclyTradedEquityPerformanceRiskMember |
| 2893 |
Interest Rate and Spread Risk [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:InterestRateRiskMember |
| 2894 |
Alternative Long-Duration Asset Performance Risk [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AlternativeLongDurationAssetPerformanceRiskMember |
| 2895 |
Foreign Exchange Risk [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:CurrencyRiskMember |
| 2896 |
Liquidity Risk [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LiquidityRiskMember |
| 2897 |
Disclosure of risk management strategy [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfRiskManagementStrategyLineItems |
| 2898 |
Product design and pricing |
Concept (Yes/No) |
For Period |
|
mfc:ProductDesignAndPricingRiskManagementStrategy |
| 2899 |
Variable annuity guarantee dynamic hedging |
Concept (Yes/No) |
For Period |
|
mfc:VariableAnnuityGuaranteeDynamicHedgingRiskManagementStrategy |
| 2900 |
Macro equity risk hedging |
Concept (Yes/No) |
For Period |
|
mfc:MacroEquityRiskHedgingRiskManagementStrategy |
| 2901 |
Asset liability management |
Concept (Yes/No) |
For Period |
|
mfc:AssetLiabilityManagementRiskManagementStrategy |
| 2902 |
Foreign exchange management |
Concept (Yes/No) |
For Period |
|
mfc:ForeignExchangeManagementRiskManagementStrategy |
| 2903 |
Liquidity risk management |
Concept (Yes/No) |
For Period |
|
mfc:LiquidityRiskManagementRiskManagementStrategy |
| 2904 |
1181 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures - Additional Information (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIFRS7DisclosuresAdditionalInformation |
| 2905 |
Financial Instruments - Disclosures under IFRS 7 [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:FinancialInstrumentsDisclosuresUnderIFRS7Table |
| 2906 |
Accounting estimates [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccountingEstimatesAxis |
| 2907 |
Accounting estimates [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccountingEstimatesMember |
| 2908 |
10% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TenPercentageChangeInMarketValueOfEquityMember |
| 2909 |
20% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwentyPercentageChangeInMarketValueOfEquityMember |
| 2910 |
30% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThirtyPercentageChangeInMarketValueOfEquityMember |
| 2911 |
Borrowings by name [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameAxis |
| 2912 |
Borrowings by name [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:BorrowingsByNameMember |
| 2913 |
Unsecured revolving credit facility [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:UnsecuredRevolvingCreditFacilityMember |
| 2914 |
FHLBI facility [Member] |
Member |
|
|
srt:FederalHomeLoanBankOfIndianapolisMember |
| 2915 |
Types of risks [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksAxis |
| 2916 |
Risks [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksMember |
| 2917 |
50 basis point decrease in interest [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ZeroPointFivePercentageDecreaseInInterestRatesMember |
| 2918 |
50 basis point increase in interest [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ZeroPointFivePercentageIncreaseInInterestRatesMember |
| 2919 |
Categories of related parties [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:CategoriesOfRelatedPartiesAxis |
| 2920 |
Entity's total for related parties [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:EntitysTotalForRelatedPartiesMember |
| 2921 |
Canadian chartered banks [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CanadianCharteredBanksMember |
| 2922 |
U.S.banks [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:USBanksMember |
| 2923 |
Financial Instruments - Disclosures under IFRS 7 [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:FinancialInstrumentsDisclosuresUnderIFRS7LineItems |
| 2924 |
Estimated maximum borrowing capacity |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:LineOfCreditFacilityMaximumBorrowingCapacity1 |
| 2925 |
Amounts outstanding |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:Borrowings |
| 2926 |
Total unencumbered assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:UnencumberedAssets |
| 2927 |
Percentage of expected changes in market values of publicly traded equities |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:PercentageOfChangesInMarketValuesOfPubliclyTradedEquities |
| 2928 |
Dynamically hedged variable annuity guarantee best estimate liabilities, rebalancing percentage intervals |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:DynamicallyHedgedVariableAnnuityGuaranteeEstimateLiabilitiesPercentage |
| 2929 |
Sensitivity of net income attributed to shareholders |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:SensitivityBasisPointOfNetIncomeAttributedToShareholders |
| 2930 |
Sensitivity of our net income attributed to shareholders due to change in interest rate |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInNetIncomeAttributableToShareholders |
| 2931 |
Variable annuity guarantee liabilities, rebalanced basis point intervals |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:VariableAnnuityGuaranteeLiabilitiesRebalancedBasisPointIntervals |
| 2932 |
1182 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures - Schedule of Maturity of Financial Liabilities (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIFRS7DisclosuresScheduleOfMaturityOfFinancialLiabilities |
| 2933 |
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis For Financial Liabilities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfMaturityAnalysisForFinancialLiabilitiesTable |
| 2934 |
Maturity [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:MaturityAxis |
| 2935 |
Aggregated time bands [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AggregatedTimeBandsMember |
| 2936 |
Less than 1 year [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:NotLaterThanOneYearMember |
| 2937 |
1 to 3 years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanOneYearAndNotLaterThanThreeYearsMember |
| 2938 |
3 to 5 years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanThreeYearsAndNotLaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 2939 |
Over 5 years [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:LaterThanFiveYearsMember |
| 2940 |
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis For Financial Liabilities [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfMaturityAnalysisForFinancialLiabilitiesLineItems |
| 2941 |
Long-term debt |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:LongtermBorrowings |
| 2942 |
Capital instruments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DebtSecurities |
| 2943 |
Derivatives |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DerivativeFinancialLiabilities |
| 2944 |
Deposits from bank clients |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DepositsFromCustomers |
| 2945 |
Lease obligations |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:MinimumLeasePaymentsPayableUnderNoncancellableOperatingLease |
| 2946 |
1183 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures - Schedule of Maturity of Financial Liabilities (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIFRS7DisclosuresScheduleOfMaturityOfFinancialLiabilitiesParenthetical |
| 2947 |
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis For Financial Liabilities [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfMaturityAnalysisForFinancialLiabilitiesTable |
| 2948 |
Levels of fair value hierarchy [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:LevelsOfFairValueHierarchyAxis |
| 2949 |
All levels of fair value hierarchy [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AllLevelsOfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 2950 |
Level 2 [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:Level2OfFairValueHierarchyMember |
| 2951 |
Disclosure Of Maturity Analysis For Financial Liabilities [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfMaturityAnalysisForFinancialLiabilitiesLineItems |
| 2952 |
Carrying value of deposits from Bank clients |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
ifrs-full:DepositsFromCustomers |
| 2953 |
Fair value of deposits from Bank clients |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:DepositsFromCustomersAtFairValue |
| 2954 |
1184 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures - Variable Annuity and Segregated Fund Guarantees, Net of Reinsurance (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIFRS7DisclosuresVariableAnnuityAndSegregatedFundGuaranteesNetOfReinsurance |
| 2955 |
Variable annuity and segregated fund guarantees, net of reinsurance [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:VariableAnnuityAndSegregatedFundGuaranteesNetOfReinsuranceTable |
| 2956 |
Defined benefit plans [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansAxis |
| 2957 |
Defined benefit plans [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:DefinedBenefitPlansMember |
| 2958 |
Guaranteed minimum income benefit [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:GuaranteedMinimumIncomeBenefit1Member |
| 2959 |
Guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:GuaranteedMinimumWithdrawalBenefit1Member |
| 2960 |
Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation Benefit 1 [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:GuaranteedMinimumAccumulationBenefit1Member |
| 2961 |
Living benefits [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LivingBenefitsMember |
| 2962 |
Death benefits [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:DeathBenefitMember |
| 2963 |
Variable Annuity And Segregated Fund Guarantees Net Of Reinsurance [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:VariableAnnuityAndSegregatedFundGuaranteesNetOfReinsuranceLineItems |
| 2964 |
Total gross of reinsurance, Guarantee value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:GrossReinsuranceGuaranteeValue |
| 2965 |
Total reinsured, Guarantee value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:ReinsuredGuaranteeValue |
| 2966 |
Total, net of reinsurance, Guarantee value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:NetOfReinsuranceGuaranteeValue |
| 2967 |
Total gross of reinsurance, Fund value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:GrossReinsuranceFundValue |
| 2968 |
Total reinsured, Fund value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:ReinsuredFundValue |
| 2969 |
Total, net of reinsurance, Fund value |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:NetOfReinsuranceFundValue |
| 2970 |
Total gross of reinsurance, Amount at risk |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:GrossReinsuranceAmountAtRisk |
| 2971 |
Total reinsured, Amount at risk |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:ReinsuredAmountAtRisk |
| 2972 |
Total, net of reinsurance, Amount at risk |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:NetOfReinsuranceAmountAtRisk |
| 2973 |
1185 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures - Variable Annuity and Segregated Fund Guarantees, Net of Reinsurance (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIFRS7DisclosuresVariableAnnuityAndSegregatedFundGuaranteesNetOfReinsuranceParenthetical |
| 2974 |
Variable annuity and segregated fund guarantees, net of reinsurance [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:VariableAnnuityAndSegregatedFundGuaranteesNetOfReinsuranceTable |
| 2975 |
Geographical areas [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasAxis |
| 2976 |
Geographical areas [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:GeographicalAreasMember |
| 2977 |
U.S. [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:US |
| 2978 |
Canada [member] |
Member |
|
|
country:CA |
| 2979 |
Japan [Member] |
Member |
|
|
country:JP |
| 2980 |
Asia [member] |
Member |
|
|
srt:AsiaMember |
| 2981 |
Variable Annuity And Segregated Fund Guarantees Net Of Reinsurance [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:VariableAnnuityAndSegregatedFundGuaranteesNetOfReinsuranceLineItems |
| 2982 |
Amount at risk net of reinsurance |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:NetOfReinsuranceAmountAtRisk |
| 2983 |
1186 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures - Summary of Account Balances by Investment Category (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIFRS7DisclosuresSummaryOfAccountBalancesByInvestmentCategory |
| 2984 |
Investment Categories For Variable Contracts With Guarantees [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:InvestmentCategoriesForVariableContractsWithGuaranteesTable |
| 2985 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 2986 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 2987 |
Equity funds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:EquityFunds1Member |
| 2988 |
Balanced funds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BalancedFunds1Member |
| 2989 |
Bond funds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:BondFundsMember |
| 2990 |
Money market funds [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MoneyMarketFunds1Member |
| 2991 |
Other fixed interest rate investments [Member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:OtherFixedInterestRateInvestmentsMember |
| 2992 |
Investment Categories For Variable Contracts With Guarantees [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:InvestmentCategoriesForVariableContractsWithGuaranteesLineItems |
| 2993 |
Investments for variable contracts with guarantees |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:InvestmentsForVariableContractsWithGuarantees |
| 2994 |
1187 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures - Schedule of Potential Immediate Impact on Net Income Attributed to Shareholders Arising from Changes to Public Equity Returns (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIFRS7DisclosuresScheduleOfPotentialImmediateImpactOnNetIncomeAttributedToShareholdersArisingFromChangesToPublicEquityReturns |
| 2995 |
Schedule of Potential Immediate Impact on Net Income Attributed to Shareholders by Changes to Public Equity Returns [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:ScheduleOfPotentialImmediateImpactOnNetIncomeAttributedToShareholdersByChangesToPublicEquityReturnsTable |
| 2996 |
Accounting estimates [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccountingEstimatesAxis |
| 2997 |
Accounting estimates [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccountingEstimatesMember |
| 2998 |
-30% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NegativeThirtyPercentageChangeInMarketValueOfEquityMember |
| 2999 |
-20% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NegativeTwentyPercentageChangeInMarketValueOfEquityMember |
| 3000 |
-10% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:NegativeTenPercentageChangeInMarketValueOfEquityMember |
| 3001 |
10% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TenPercentageChangeInMarketValueOfEquityMember |
| 3002 |
20% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwentyPercentageChangeInMarketValueOfEquityMember |
| 3003 |
30% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThirtyPercentageChangeInMarketValueOfEquityMember |
| 3004 |
Schedule of Potential Immediate Impact on Net Income Attributed to Shareholders by Changes to Public Equity Returns [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:ScheduleOfPotentialImmediateImpactOnNetIncomeAttributedToShareholdersByChangesToPublicEquityReturnsLineItems |
| 3005 |
Variable annuity guarantees |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:ImpactOfVariableAnnuityGuaranteeDynamicAndMacroEquityRiskHedging |
| 3006 |
Asset based fees |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:ImpactOnAssetBasedFees |
| 3007 |
General fund equity investments |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:ImpactOnEquityInvestmentsHeldInGeneralFund |
| 3008 |
Total underlying sensitivity before hedging |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:ImpactOfUnderlyingSensitivityBeforeHedging |
| 3009 |
Impact of macro and dynamic hedge assets |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Debit |
mfc:ImpactOfDynamicHedgingAndMacroEquityRiskAssets |
| 3010 |
Net potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders after impact of hedging |
Concept (Monetary) |
As Of |
Credit |
mfc:NetImpactOfUnderlyingSensitivityAfterHedging |
| 3011 |
1188 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures - Schedule of Potential Immediate Impact on Net Income Attributed to Shareholders Arising from Changes to Public Equity Returns (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIFRS7DisclosuresScheduleOfPotentialImmediateImpactOnNetIncomeAttributedToShareholdersArisingFromChangesToPublicEquityReturnsParenthetical |
| 3012 |
Schedule of Potential Immediate Impact on Net Income Attributed to Shareholders by Changes to Public Equity Returns [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:ScheduleOfPotentialImmediateImpactOnNetIncomeAttributedToShareholdersByChangesToPublicEquityReturnsTable |
| 3013 |
Accounting estimates [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccountingEstimatesAxis |
| 3014 |
Accounting estimates [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:AccountingEstimatesMember |
| 3015 |
10% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TenPercentageChangeInMarketValueOfEquityMember |
| 3016 |
20% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:TwentyPercentageChangeInMarketValueOfEquityMember |
| 3017 |
30% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:ThirtyPercentageChangeInMarketValueOfEquityMember |
| 3018 |
Schedule of Potential Immediate Impact on Net Income Attributed to Shareholders by Changes to Public Equity Returns [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:ScheduleOfPotentialImmediateImpactOnNetIncomeAttributedToShareholdersByChangesToPublicEquityReturnsLineItems |
| 3019 |
Percentage of changes in market values of publicly traded equities |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:PercentageOfChangesInMarketValuesOfPubliclyTradedEquities |
| 3020 |
Interval percentage of which impact of rebalancing equity hedges for dynamically hedged variable annuity guarantee best estimate liabilities |
Concept (Percent) |
For Period |
|
mfc:IntervalPercentageOfWhichImpactOfRebalancingEquityHedgesForDynamicallyHedgedVariableAnnuityGuaranteeBestEstimateLiabilities |
| 3021 |
1189 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures - Summary of Potential Impact on Net Income Attributed to Shareholders and MLI's LICAT Ratio of an Immediate Parallel Change in Interest Rates (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIFRS7DisclosuresSummaryOfPotentialImpactOnNetIncomeAttributedToShareholdersAndMLIsLICATRatioOfAnImmediateParallelChangeInInterestRates |
| 3022 |
Disclosure of Interest Rate and Spread Risk Sensitivities and Exposure Measures [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfInterestRateAndSpreadRiskSensitivitiesAndExposureMeasuresTable |
| 3023 |
Types of risks [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksAxis |
| 3024 |
Risks [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksMember |
| 3025 |
-50bp [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LessThanFiftyBasisPointsMember |
| 3026 |
+50bp [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MoreThanFiftyBasisPointsMember |
| 3027 |
Disclosure of Interest Rate and Spread Risk Sensitivities and Exposure Measures [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfInterestRateAndSpreadRiskSensitivitiesAndExposureMeasuresLineItems |
| 3028 |
Excluding change in market value of AFS fixed income assets held in the Corporate and Other segment |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:SensitivitiesDiscountRateBasisPointsUsedInFinancialAssumptionExcludingChangeInMarketValueOfAFSFixedIncomeAssets |
| 3029 |
From fair value changes in AFS fixed income assets held in the Corporate and Other segment, if realized |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Credit |
mfc:SensitivitiesDiscountRateBasisPointsUsedInFinancialAssumptionFromFairValueChangesInAFSFixedIncomeAssets |
| 3030 |
1190 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures - Summary of Potential Impact on Net Income Attributed to Shareholders Arising from Changes to Spreads (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIFRS7DisclosuresSummaryOfPotentialImpactOnNetIncomeAttributedToShareholdersArisingFromChangesToSpreads |
| 3031 |
Disclosure of Interest Rate and Spread Risk Sensitivities and Exposure Measures [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfInterestRateAndSpreadRiskSensitivitiesAndExposureMeasuresTable |
| 3032 |
Types of risks [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksAxis |
| 3033 |
Risks [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:TypesOfRisksMember |
| 3034 |
+50bp [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MoreThanFiftyBasisPointsMember |
| 3035 |
-50bp [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LessThanFiftyBasisPointsMember |
| 3036 |
+20bp [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MoreThanTwentyBasisPointsMember |
| 3037 |
-20bp [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LessThanTwentyBasisPointsMember |
| 3038 |
-10% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:LessThanTenPercentageChangeInMarketValueMember |
| 3039 |
10% [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:MoreThanTenPercentageChangeInMarketValueMember |
| 3040 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 3041 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 3042 |
Corporate spreads [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CorporateSpreadsMember |
| 3043 |
Swap contracts [Member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:SwapContractMember |
| 3044 |
Alternative Long-Duration Asset Performance Risk [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:AlternativeLongDurationAssetPerformanceRiskMember |
| 3045 |
Hedged items [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgedItemsAxis |
| 3046 |
Hedged items [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:HedgedItemsMember |
| 3047 |
Real estate, agriculture and timber assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:RealEstateAgricultureAndTimberAssetsMember |
| 3048 |
Private equities and other ALDA [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:PrivateEquitiesAndOtherALDAMember |
| 3049 |
Disclosure of Interest Rate and Spread Risk Sensitivities and Exposure Measures [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfInterestRateAndSpreadRiskSensitivitiesAndExposureMeasuresLineItems |
| 3050 |
Potential impact on net income attributed to shareholders arising from changes to spreads |
Concept (Monetary) |
For Period |
Debit |
mfc:IncreaseDecreaseInEquityMarketValuesNetIncomeImpact |
| 3051 |
1191 - Disclosure - IFRS 7 Disclosures - Summary of Potential Impact on Net Income Attributed to Shareholders Arising from Changes to Spreads (Parenthetical) (Detail) |
Network |
* |
* |
http://www.manulife.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIFRS7DisclosuresSummaryOfPotentialImpactOnNetIncomeAttributedToShareholdersArisingFromChangesToSpreadsParenthetical |
| 3052 |
Disclosure of Interest Rate and Spread Risk Sensitivities and Exposure Measures [table] |
Table |
* |
* |
mfc:DisclosureOfInterestRateAndSpreadRiskSensitivitiesAndExposureMeasuresTable |
| 3053 |
Classes of assets [axis] |
Axis |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsAxis |
| 3054 |
Assets [member] |
Member |
|
|
ifrs-full:ClassesOfAssetsMember |
| 3055 |
Corporate spreads [member] |
Member |
|
|
mfc:CorporateSpreadsMember |
| 3056 |
Disclosure of Interest Rate and Spread Risk Sensitivities and Exposure Measures [line items] |
LineItems |
|
|
mfc:DisclosureOfInterestRateAndSpreadRiskSensitivitiesAndExposureMeasuresLineItems |
| 3057 |
Spreads period assumed to grade to long-term average |
Concept (xbrli:durationItemType) |
For Period |
|
mfc:SpreadPeriodToGradeToLongtermAverage |