wouldn't be the first time RBC marketed their CCs incorrectly. I did contact them directly to inquire about the sign up bonus and there is a $9K spend to get the additional 35K in points (only 15K upon approval).

Last year i received an email directly from RBC pushing their Avion card and in the email stated the exact language:

to receive 15,000 welcome points and to be eligible to receive 15,000 bonus points upon annual renewal

I signed up as the annual fee was waived but needless to say i wasn't surprised when they said no points on annual renewal.