Welcome to FT, Sharan!
If, and that's a big if, you think the value of E35k is/might be worth it, I'd try a Rapidair or LGA/EWR/JFK flight.
E.g.: Dec 31 (!) YYZ-ORD-YYZ $242.
Let us know how it turns out, MR, comped status, or whatever.
Cheers,
Whitey in YUL