One thing to consider –especially at "non-standard" tipping establishments– is how much of the tip goes to the server/cashier.
CBC's Marketplace did some investigating [1], and found that in many cases, the owner or manager pocket part or all of the service tip, even in provinces where this is not legal.
CBC's Marketplace did some investigating [1], and found that in many cases, the owner or manager pocket part or all of the service tip, even in provinces where this is not legal.
[1 – video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF0zJIRe1J8
[1 - text article] https://www.cbc.ca/news/marketplace/tipping-marketplace-1.73...