Canadians are sick of ‘tip-flation,’ and B.C. leads the pack: Poll

A new Angus Reid poll shows Canadians — and especially British Columbians — have reached a tipping point when it comes to all the services out there asking for gratuities.

About two thirds of Canadians said they are being asked to tip more, and more often, for services including bars, restaurant, barbers and delivery drivers. Though many go ahead and tip, they’re growing weary of what the non-profit polling institute dubs “tip-flation.”

Back in 2016, a survey showed 43 per cent of Canadians left a tip below 15 per cent during their previous restaurant visit. Now less than a quarter, 23 per cent, report doing the same.

During the poll conducted at the end of last month, 21 per cent said they left a tip of 20 per cent or more, more than double the rate from seven years ago.

Canadians also told the survey they are seeing “tip creep,” more and more places that are asking for a tip when you pull out your debit card to pay.