Originally Posted by Xyzzy

The language AC provided regarding access is not at all clear:
"The new café is reserved exclusively for those departing on a domestic confirmed Air Canada flight flying in Business Class or Premium Rouge, Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K, 50K, and Star Alliance® Gold members, and select Aeroplan Credit Cardholders."

Thanks to the vagaries of the English language and the non-specific way it is written, that can be read to mean that if you've got status on AC or are a *G or even have the right credit card you can gain access n matter what flight you are on.