Is Tim Hortons still Canadian?

Tim Hortons is deeply embedded in Canadian culture, but is it still truly Canadian? According to McGill professor Karl Moore, ownership plays a key role. “If you’re owned by Americans, you’re no longer Canadian in the way that you were before,” he explains. However, he argues that nationality isn’t just about where a company is headquartered—it’s about where decisions are made. While Tim Hortons maintains a strong presence in Canada, its ownership by Restaurant Brands International, a global company with foreign investment, means its brand and decision-making could continue to evolve beyond its Canadian roots.