Actually you should get domestic PE on the 777 which is being re-introduced July 1 (see
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/...html#/20170609). It begs the question - will that be considered an upgrade?
Regardless, I'm pretty sure you will get your preferred seat fees refunded if you e-up to J but I cannot seem to find the reference anywhere. Weird.