I am wondering if blatant BS should now be considered a "Phanuthier".
Three times you have stated as fact that tips are "tax-free".
No, they are not. If you don't report them, and the gov't sees you are a person who is likely to earn tips as part of their wages, expect to be audited.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/nwsrm/fctsh...80121-eng.html