Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not
limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected
time - frame or at all; the streamlining
of the Company's vendor base and execution
of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected
time - frame or at all; the
amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the
timing and success
of those investments; the integration
of strategic acquisitions being more difficult,
time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and
regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability
of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure
of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes
of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss
of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality
of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.
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of the benefit, but the insurer shall determine the
amount of the benefit on the basis
of its best estimate
of the income tax payable by the person under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the Income Tax Act (Ontario), subject to later adjustment
of the
amount of the benefit when subsection (2) is complied with.