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Canadian Tire Corporation 2016 First Quarter Financial Results May 12 th , 2016

Forward Looking Information This document contains forward- looking statements that reflect management’s current expectations related to matters such as futu re financial performance and operating results of the Company. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purposes of providing information about Management’s current expectations and plans and allowing investors a nd others to get a better understanding of the Company’s financial position, results of operations and operating environment. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other circumstances. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this document may constitute forward-looking statements, in cluding but not limited to, statements concerning Management’s current expectations relating to possible or assumed future prospects and results, the Company’s strategic goals and priorities, its actions and the results of those a ctions and the economic and business outlook for the Company. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward- looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “believe”, “estimate”, “plan”, “can”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “outlook”, “forecast”, “anticipate”, “aspire”, “foresee”, “continue”, “ongoing” or the negative of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Forward -looking statements are based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analyses, beliefs and opinions of Management, made in light of its experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that Management believes to be relevant and reasonable at the date that such statements are made. By their very nature, forward-looking statements require Management to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and un certainties, which give rise to the possibility that the Company’s assumptions, estimates, analyses, beliefs and opinions may not be correct and that the Company’s expectations and plans will not be achieved. Examples of Manag eme nt’s beliefs, which may prove to be incorrect, include, but are not limited to, beliefs about the effectiveness of certain performance measures, beliefs about current and future competitive conditions and the Company’s posi tio n in the competitive environment, beliefs about the Company’s core capabilities and beliefs regarding the availability of sufficient liquidity to meet the Company’s contractual obligations. Although the Company believes that th e forward-looking statements in this document are based on information, assumptions and beliefs that are current, reasonable and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a number of factors that could cause actual result s to differ materially from Management’s expectations and plans as set forth in such forward -looking statements. Some of the factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and the effects of which can be difficult to predict, include: (a) credit, market, currency, operational, liquidity and funding risks, including changes in economic conditions, interest rates or tax rates; (b) the ability of the Company to attract and retain high quality employees fo r all of its businesses, Dealers, Canadian Tire Petroleum retailers and Mark’s and FGL Sports franchisees, as well as the Company’s financial arrangements with such parties; (c) the growth of certain business categories and market segm ents and the willingness of customers to shop at its stores or acquire its financial products and services; (d) the Company’s margins and sales and those of its competitors; (e) the changing consumer preferences toward eCommerce, online retailing and the introduction of new technologies; (f) risks and uncertainties relating to information management, technology, cyber threats, property management and development, environmental liabilities, supply chain management, product safety, changes in law, regulation, competition, seasonality, weather patterns, commodity prices and business disruption, the Company’s relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, partners and other third parties, changes to existing accounting pronouncements, the risk of damage to the reputation of brands promoted by the Company and the cost of store network expansion and retrofits; (g) the Company’s capital structure, funding strategy, cos t m anagement programs and share price; and (h) the Company’s ability to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals. Management cautions that the foregoing list of important factors and assumptions is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect the Company’s results. Investors and other readers are urged to consider the foregoing risks, uncertainties, factors and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ from cu rrent expectations, please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Information Form for fiscal 2015, as well as the Company’s other public filings, available on the SEDAR (System for Electronic Document Analys is and Retrieval) website at www.sedar.com and at investors.canadiantire.ca Forward-looking statements do not take into account the effect that transactions or non-recurring or other special items announc ed or occurring after the statements are made, have on the Company’s business. For example, they do not include the effect of any dispositions, acquisitions, asset write downs or other charges announced or occurring after such statements are made. The forward-looking statements and information contained herein are based on certain factors and assumptions as of the date hereof. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by it or on its behalf, to reflect new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws.

Executive Participants  Michael Medline, President and CEO, Canadian Tire Corporation  Dean McCann, Chief Financial Officer and EVP  Allan MacDonald, President, Canadian Tire  Duncan Fulton, President, FGL Sports  Mary Turner, President, CTFS  Rick White, President, Mark’s

First Quarter Highlights  Strong first quarter results reflecting strength of business fundamentals – Consolidated revenue, excluding Petroleum, increased $91.9M, or 4.3% – Retail EBITDA increased by 8.8% – First quarter diluted EPS was $0.90, up 2.6%  First quarter same store sales — Canadian Tire up 1.0% — FGL Sports up 7.6% (up 12.3% at Sport Chek) — Mark’s up 0.8%  First quarter performance at Financial Services − Income before taxes down 7.1% in the quarter reflecting lower GAAR growth and a lower number of active accounts, as well as planned investments to drive GAAR growth in the second half of 2016

Consolidated Financial Results The earnings performance reflects strong revenue growth and gross margin contribution from Canadian Tire and higher sales at FGL Sports; partially offset by a reduction in gross margin contribution from Mark’s and Financial Services and an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses primarily to support increased investment in the Retail network and company initiatives relating to productivity, IT, marketing, digital, and loyalty. 1 – Key operating performance measure. Refer to section 9.3.1 in the Q1 2016 MD&A for additional information. 2 – Not meaningful.

Retail Segment Results 1 – Retail sales is a key operating performance measure. Refer to section 9.3.1 in the Q1 2016 MD&A for additional information. Higher income before income taxes primarily attributable to an increase in revenues at Canadian Tire, FGL Sports and Mark’s and increased gross margin rate at Canadian Tire; partially offset by a decrease in the gross margin rate at Mark’s and increased selling, general and administrative expenses.

CT REIT Segment Results Higher income before income taxes, primarily due to properties acquired during 2016 and 2015 and an increase of $3.3 million in the fair market value adjustment over the prior year.

Financial Services Segment Results Lower income before income taxes primarily due to lower revenue and a higher cost of producing revenue. In addition, GAAR decreased 0.6 percent driven by a reduction in active accounts as a result of the conservative approach to new account acquisition taken in 2014 and early 2015, partially offset by increased average account balances.