Why do I keep expecting Canada to be better than it actually is?

Although, a quick web search shows that at least in Quebec, minimum wage for tipped workers is 1.9$ lower vs. not applying at all in many US states - better, but still sad.

Yes, tipping culture is alive and well in Canada. A common misconception among foreigners is that the existence of universal healthcare means Canada also shares the economic structures of Scandinavian countries. It doesn't. Canada's economy is structured similarly to the US, but much more dependent on natural resources.

The service sector is actually considered to be a low-cost offshoring center for American businesses, due to lower median salaries, and a weak Canadian dollar.

I moved from US to Australia and then Canada. Canada is almost the same as US with consumer rights, customer service, citizen rights etc which is that's it's almost non existent.

Australia is one of the best countries imo. Minimum wage with penalty can be up to as high as $100 per hour ( yes $100) and starts around $25+

The minimum wage is $19.49 AUD which is significantly lower in USD. Many industries will have higher minimum wages, but it certainly doesn't start at $25.