Quebec's Tipping Law Sparks Debate: Should Ontario Follow Suit?

Quebec's new tipping law is causing a stir among restaurant owners in Ontario. The recent legislation mandates that tip percentages be calculated before taxes are added to the bill, making tipping slightly cheaper for customers. Jerome Robinson, owner of The Heartbreak Chef in downtown Toronto, believes this is a positive change and hopes Ontario will adopt similar rules. "I do think it will incentivize people to tip more," Robinson says, "because if you look at a larger volume, it might be a little harder to justify giving a bigger tip or maybe tipping more." The Quebec government introduced the legislation to avoid putting pressure on customers to tip specific amounts. The change has sparked debate about fairness and the impact on restaurant workers' income. While some worry about potential income reductions for servers, others support the move, viewing it as a way to make dining more transparent and affordable.