Got the email and update for the meal voucher and hotel voucher. Also rushed with standby on to an earlier flight into YUL. It looks like the voucher kicks on after the first leg is boarded as well. I got both within minutes

Very very happy as a frequent flyer with AC, another reason why i often pay the 25% premium.

The only minor issue was that AC WiFi doesn't believe i am on this flight lol, maybe my standby cleared too late. Ended up paying 800 pts for wifi, small peas in the grand scheme of things.

Other than that guess it will be awhile before i can get my 737 Max post card.