TORONTO, ON - February 1, 2008 - The TDL Group Corporation - franchisors of the Tim Hortons restaurant chain - is the newest major corporate supporter of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.  The announcement was made today by Paul House, TDL Chairman, CEO and President, and Clint Davis, CCAB President and CEO.

"We are very pleased to be associated with CCAB," said Mr. House. "We made the decision to increase our involvement in the Aboriginal community some time ago and following an in depth review we concluded that an association with CCAB would provide us with the best opportunity to positively impact the aboriginal business community."

"Tim Hortons is a name that is known and respected throughout Canada," said Mr. Davis.  "They realize that there is great potential for growth in the Aboriginal community.  We are proud that they have chosen CCAB as a partner as we work together to realize our vision of the full participation of Aboriginal people in the Canadian economy," he said.

Seven Generations Patronage is the highest level of support that CCAB solicits from the business community.  Seven Generations Patrons receive a seat on the Council's Board of Directors and have preferred access to the full range of programs and services and advice and consultations CCAB provides.

Tim Horton's joins BMO Financial Group, EnCana, Ceridian, IBM Canada, Pepsico, SAP, Sodexho and Xerox Canada as Seven Generations Patrons.

Tim Hortons is Canada's largest quick service restaurant chain. Founded in 1964 as a coffee and donut shop, Tim Hortons has evolved to meet consumer tastes, with a menu that now includes premium coffee, flavored cappuccinos, specialty teas, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches and fresh baked goods. As of July 1, 2007, Tim Hortons system-wide restaurants numbered 2,733 in Canada and 345 in the United States. More information about the Company is available at www.timhortons.com/.

CCAB is the country's leading organization dedicated to promoting the full participation of Aboriginal communities in the Canadian economy.  CCAB's mission is to connect Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people and companies with the opportunities they require to achieve personal and business success.  More information about CCAB is available at www.ccab.com/.

For more information, please contact:

CCAB - Clint Davis, President and CEO, 416-961-8663 ext. 235 cdavis@ccab.com

TDL Group - Nick Javor, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Affairs, 905-845-6511 javor_nick@timhortons.com

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