Certain RCAF views about the excellence of the Rafale during the Libyan campaign have certainly been expressed to their leadership.... Dassault have also responded to a recent Canadian RFI.
Unlike the TypHoon, Rafale refuels extremely quickly from the CC-150T used by the RCAF, a significant issue when 8-ship formations are considered.
Rafale might well be capable of STOBAR from the RN's carriers with less modification to the carriers than would be required for F-18E/F/G...