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Two-Thirds of Canadians (67%) Say it’s Time to Abolish Tips, Reveals New H&R Block Canada Study
89% resent businesses that prompt for unwarranted tips and 41% actively avoid ‘tip pushing’ businesses; H&R Block points to shifts around how tips are taxedCALGARY, Alberta, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While nearly one in three (31%) Canadians have worked in a gratuity-based job at some point*, a new 2026 survey commissioned by H&R Block reveals that Canadians say enough is enough when it comes to tipping in Canada. Two-thirds of Canadians (67%) say Canada should abolish tipping culture.
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