I'm sorry, but I must agree with muskoka here. I have flown on Air Canada 3 times in the last year (prior to the merger)...and I have never been treated more like a "no one" in my life (albiet, I have no status on AC).
There were no outside influences (ie bad weather), just rude service. The check in agents always acted as if we (I was travelling with 2 others) were interrupting there gab session. On the plane, being in coach, my calleague asked for another drink. The FA said that "one drink" was all that was served -- one a 90 minute flight.
Although I have also never been a complete fan of CP, their service is much better. At least they SMILE when I check in and don't complain when we ask for something.