Maple Leaf Lounges now part of Priority Pass
Just checked the Priority Pass website and it had virtually every single lounge in Canada listed as part of the priority pass program (www.prioritypass.com). For someone with no status this seems like a much better deal than the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge purchase program. Air Canada charges $375.00 CAD for Maple Leaf Lounge access only and Priority Pass charges $399.00 USD. However, you can get many discounts for priority pass by belonging to various organziations or airline programs. (You can do a search on Flyertalk to find out more). This information will benefit those who don't have high tier status on AC.
Mike