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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/close-up-of-customer-paying-by-credit-card.jpg?id=60045827&width=600&height=600&coordinates=288%2C0%2C288%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you have ever felt <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/tipping-culture" target="_blank">awkward picking a tip amount </a>at a payment machine, changes are coming that could make the process simpler.</p><p>Starting May 7, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-sections/bill-72-grocery-prices-quebec" target="_blank">new rules will take effect across Quebec</a> that change how suggested tips are calculated and displayed at restaurants, bars, and cafes.</p><p>Businesses will still be able to suggest tip amounts like 15%, 18%, or 20%, but the percentages must now be based on the pre-tax total, not after taxes (QST and GST). Tip suggestions must also be presented in a neutral way, without making one option stand out over the others.</p><p>In other words, the 20% recommendation cannot be highlighted more than the 15% or 18% recommendation.</p><p><span></span>The change is part of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-sections/bill-72-grocery-prices-quebec" target="_blank">Bill 72</a>, which was unanimously adopted by the National Assembly in November 2024. It includes several updates to Quebec's Consumer Protection Act aimed at improving transparency around pricing and payment practices.</p><p>Earlier this month, an <a href="https://www.hrblock.ca/blog/the-tipping-point-canadians-fed-up-with-tipping-culture-and-tips-for-tip-earners?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">H&R Block survey</a> found that 82% of Canadians felt tipping culture had expanded too far, with many reporting that they had seen suggested tip screens and service fees appear at a wider variety of businesses, including self-service counters.</p><p>Under the new rules, customers will still be able to manually enter their own tip amount or choose not to leave a tip. Tipping remains optional.</p><p>Another change coming into effect on May 7 is an update to Quebec's price accuracy policy. If an item scans incorrectly, the compensation amount will rise from $10 to $15. New guidelines for displaying prices in stores will also be put in place.</p><p>For example, grocery stores will be required to indicate which food items are subject to the GST and QST. Essential groceries such as milk, eggs, and vegetables remain tax-exempt, while items like candy and soft drinks are taxable. Under the new rules, the total amount of tax must also be clearly displayed at checkout.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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