It is not a new fine print, it has been like this for years with Avis and Hertz in Canada and the US and don't remember either ever being hit with it.

I confess I did not really care about such a small amount and may have missed it but checking two recent stubs I have on my desk, the charge is not in there.

Maybe with Aeroplan you're safe and they charge for specific other programs.

Miles have always posted promptly.