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France is on edge ahead of the final round of its snap legislative election, with polls indicating a potential victory for Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally. This political earthquake, triggered by President Emmanuel Macron, could lead to a contentious 'cohabitation' government. For Canada, the stakes are high. A National Rally-led government threatens the full implementation of the Canada-EU trade deal (CETA), could create friction within the NATO alliance, and would fundamentally alter the diplomatic relationship between Ottawa and Paris, with significant economic and geopolitical consequences for Canadian interests in Europe.