Why Research Canadian Tire?

Canadian Tire is familiar to millions of Canadians, legendary in the history of Canada. Originally a tire shop founded in 1922 by Bill Billes, and his brother Alf, the Canadian Tire Corporation quickly took advantage of the growing automobile industry and expanded enormously. The story of Canadian Tire is one of individuals, innovation, hardships and of the “Canadian Dream”. In the 90 years since establishment, Canadian Tire has hired millions of Canadians, adding to the growing economy of Canada. Not only that, but it has a rich history of community service; giving back to the people that supported them from the beginning. The Canadian Tire symbol has become an iconic image throughout Canada. Through research into the history of Canadian Tire, much can be learned about our ever-changing culture. Canadian Tire encapsulates the “Canadian Dream” for one Canadian family that worked their way up from a small business to the iconic image it is today; paving the road for others to follow in their path.