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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No.      )

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TIM HORTONS INC.

 

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Tim HORTONS INC.

ATTN: PROXY RETURN

874 SINCLAIR ROAD

OAKVILLE. ONTARIO, CANADA 16K2YI

BROADRIDGE

FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

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51 MERCEDES WAY

EDGEWOOD, NY

11717

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to be held on May 2. 2008. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available toy on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

The Proxy Statement and Annual Report to Stockholders

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TIM HORTONS INC.

Vote In Person

Should you choose to attend the meeting and vote these shares in person, you will need government issued personal identification and, unless you are a record holder of Tim Hortons Inc. common stock, evidence of your ownership of Tim Hortons Inc. common stock as of the close of business on March 6, 2008, Please check the proxy

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statement for requirements for meeting attendance. Vote By Internet

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Meeting Location

The Annual Meeting for holders as of March 6, 2008 is to be held on May 2, 2008 at 10:30 am. Eastern Time at: Design Exchange

234 Bay Street

Toronto-Dominion Centre

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5K1B2

For meeting directions, please call: 416-363-6121 or refer to the proxy materials at www.proxyvote.com

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Voting items

The BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMEND A VOTE

“FOR” ITEMS 1 AND 2.

The election of four directors of Tim Hortons

Inc., each for a term of three years.

Nominees:

01) M. Shan Atkins

02) Moya M. Greene

03) Frank lacobucci

04) Wayne C. Sales

2. The ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of Tim Hortons Inc. for the year ending December 28, 2008.

3. In their discretion, upon such other matters that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or adjournment thereof.

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