New rules on tipping and displaying prices come into force in Quebec

Applicable taxes, price per 100g or 100ml, new typography: since Wednesday, May 7, grocery store signage has changed a bit. You will now find additional information on the label of the products you want to buy. Is it easier to find your way around or is it easy to get lost? We went to see for ourselves. Also read: Here's the salary you need to earn to live without poverty in these 7 Quebec cities in 2025 Last November, the government adopted Bil…

Quebec businesses can no longer ask for tips on taxes

Quebec is the first province to require service businesses to calculate debit terminal tip options on the price before taxes.

Changes also affect grocery displays and the Price Accuracy Policy.

New Rules on Tipping, Price Labelling Take Effect Across Quebec

New rules on tipping and on price displays at grocery retailers took effect Wednesday across Quebec, in a move the government describes as an effort to make things easier for consumers. The rules require the display of any suggested tipping options to be “neutral and uniform,” to prevent a merchant from pressuring clients to give higher tips. In addition, the rules require merchants to ensure the terminals do not suggest tips that are calculated…

What you need to know about the new tipping and price display rules in Quebec

Tips must now be calculated on the price before taxes, and tipping options must be 'neutral and uniform,' so that a merchant can't suggest a percentage that a client should give.

Grocers will, among other things, have to provide more information in the display of their prices.