I dunno about thats standard.. I have my ICAO Canadian PPL + NR + ME, 155 TT with 50 PIC, almost done my CPL and IR. Im only 45,000 CAD tops right now.
I would say if you haven't started and wanna get a chance at the airline yes this is an OKAY opportunity. Dont forget, Air Georgian and Air Canada have a program where you are guaranteed a job if you successfully finish at Air Georgian and then Interview for Air Canada. That course is 60,000USD. Down in Florida.
I am asking if there are discounts for people who have licenses already and he said there is, but it would be a later program.