She returned to Canada to attend Queen's University where she earned a bachelor's degree in biology.

[2][3] French ran in the 2014 provincial election as the New Democratic candidate in the riding of Oshawa.

[8] The bill was not passed by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, but the government did remove the tolls in February 2022, which French called "a long-overdue victory.".

[10][11] In June 2023, the provincial government committed $1.1 million dollars in funding for the mission, which Global News attributed to her advocacy on the matter.

[12] As of August 11, 2024, she serves as the Official Opposition critic for Transportation, Infrastructure, and Highways.