The Minister of Justice, Attorney General of Quebec and Minister responsible for the protection of consumer, Mr. Simon Jolin-Barretteannounces the entry into force of the new rules supervising the tips for tips and those concerning the display of the price of food at the grocery store. The amount provided for the price accuracy policy also increases from $ 10 to $ 15 today.
1) Calculation of tip before taxes
Tips suggestions must be calculated on the amount of the invoice before taxes. They must appear in a neutral and uniform manner, so that the options offered are all as visible as each on the payment terminal. The option allowing the customer to determine the amount of tip he wishes to leave must also be offered and visible.
2) More visible and clearer food price
The current price, the price per unit, the price per unit of measurement as well as the “non-member” price must be visible and clear at all times on the labels of the products. When a food is taxable, this information must also be indicated near the announced price. The measure applies to grocery stores, convenience stores and all trade that sells food products.
This information is essential for Quebec families to be able to make the best choices according to their needs and their budget.
3) Passing $ 15 of the amount provided for by the prices accuracy policy
The discount planned for the price accuracy policy goes from $ 10 to $ 15. Thus, in businesses that use optical reader technology, items announced at $ 15 or less will now have to be given free of charge when the price read at the cash register is higher than the price announced. For articles worth more than $ 15, a $ 15 discount that should be offered.
-Citation :
“In the current economic context, we know how many dollar has for Quebec families. The new rules on the display of prices and the supervision of tips for the tip will simplify their lives by eliminating everyday irritants. It is essential that families have access to all the information necessary to make the best choices according to their needs and their budget. Our government acts to protect the portfolio of Quebecers. »»
Mr. Simon Jolin-Barrette, Minister of Justice, Attorney General of Quebec and Minister responsible for consumer protection
Highlights:
- The changes were introduced by the adoption, in November 2024, of the Law protecting consumers against abusive business practices and providing better transparency in terms of price and credit.
- The Consumer Protection Office informs consumers about their new protections and aware of merchants about their obligations. He notably distributes practical tools on his website, including the capsule educational The prices’ accuracy policy, you have to know it!
- News posters On the policy of accuracy of prices appear in shops. Attractive and easy to understand, they include several current examples where policy does not apply, to avoid disagreements between consumers and traders.
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