[dhritzkiv]

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.

[1 – video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF0zJIRe1J8

[1 - text article] https://www.cbc.ca/news/marketplace/tipping-marketplace-1.73...