A survey conducted by Restaurants Canada found that Canadians are tipping servers and bartenders more than they were before the pandemic.
According to the survey, which was distributed to 1,500 Canadians in April 2022, 44% of respondents said they were aware of his COVID-19 pandemic when eating out at a table service restaurant. It became clear that I was tipping a higher percentage of the bill than before.
The standard tip for table service across Canada was around 15% pre-pandemic, but since 2020 he has dropped to nearly 20% in most provinces. As of April 2022, Canadians tip 17.6%. Average according to Restaurant Canada. The survey was not distributed to territories.
His James Rilett, central vice president of Restaurants Canada, attributed it to the changing public perception of the service industry.
“People are aware or aware of how hard restaurant workers work. Yes, and now that I know the staff are working hard," Rilett previously told CTVNews Toronto.
According to Restaurant Canada, here is a comparison of tipping attitudes by state in 2022:
British Columbia
In British Columbia, where the minimum hourly wage is $15.65, 45% of respondents are more likely to tip when dining out than they used to. The survey found that many people answered yes. Pandemic. As of April 2022, the average British Columbia diner tips his 17% of the bill.
Alberta
In Alberta, where the minimum hourly wage is $15, a study found that 34% of respondents were more likely to be out when eating out than they were before the pandemic. say that they will tip more to As of April 2022, the average Alberta diner will tip 17.5% of the bill.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has aminimum hourly rate of of $11.81, and the study found that 43% of respondents are more likely to tip when dining out than they were before the pandemic. He said he often gives. As of April 2022, the average Saskatchewan diner tips 14.9% of the bill.
Manitoba
In Manitoba, where the minimum wage is $11.95 per hour, a study found that 43% of respondents were more likely to tip when dining out than before the pandemic. I answer that there are many things. As of April 2022, the average Manitoba diner tips 14.9% of the bill.
Ontario
In Ontario, where theminimum wage is $15 an hour, the survey found that 53% of respondents were more likely to tip when dining out than before the pandemic. The average Ontario diner will tip 18.9% of the bill as of April 2022.
Quebec
In Quebec, where theminimum hourly wage forservice industry workers is $11.40, a survey found that 39% of respondents said they would tip when eating out. I found that they answered that they were more than other employees. before the pandemic. As of April 2022, the average Quebec diner will tip 17% of the bill.
New Brunswick
In New Brunswick, where has a $12.75 minimum hourly rate, surveys show that 35% of respondents are more likely to tip when dining out than they used to. said that there are many Pandemic. As of April 2022, the average New Brunswick diner tips 16.3% of the bill.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island has aminimum wage of $13.70 per hour, and surveys show that 35% of respondents eat out when they eat out. I answered that there was a lot of tip at the time. before the pandemic. As of April 2022, the average Prince Edward Island diner tips 16.3% of the bill.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has aminimum wage of $13.35 an hour, and a survey found that 35% of respondents are more likely to eat out when eating out than they used to. He said he often tipped. Pandemic. As of April 2022, the average Nova Scotia diner tips 16.3% of the bill.
Newfoundland and Labrador
In Newfoundland and Labrador, where the minimum hourly rate is $13.20, a survey found that 35% of respondents tipped when dining out. I answered that there are many before the pandemic. As of April 2022, the average Newfoundland and Labrador diner tips 16.3% of the bill.
Using Hannah Alberga's files from CTV News Toronto
