I am getting this is the case from this story: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...-car-1.4154919
In case it happens to our members I looked up some info which may solve this issue if it happens again (SMS'd to the phone number in the news article).
In the worst case you could get a new keyfob from eBay with the chip and then you should be able to use a Techstream cable to program it (there are also some instructions which claim you can use a combination of door locks/open door to possibly program without any ECU tools).
Does anyone have a list of which models require the keyfob/RFID to start?