An interesting look at the Finnish fighter jet replacement that has similar requirements to Canada and are looking at pretty much the same planes
https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/w..._saab/10181395
The Rafale and the Typhoon aren't being seriously considered at this point because they're older and their production runs are coming to an end. So likely if Canada wants to stick with talking Euro made jets its a whole new developed airframe which we can't really wait for.
the competition comes down to the JAS-39 and the F-35, the JAS-39 is cheaper and they are working on stealth detection, which is probably based around some form of I would guess Quantum radar. The F-35 is ahead of the curve on the technology side and is upgradible for future capability.
While defeating of Stealth is good, the F-35 has a sensor advantage and the ability to actively go after detective systems and a better ability to see and control the entire battlefield.
The Super Hornet isn't really being considered here.
I would expect that the Canadian fighter jet replacement is going to be cut down to the Gripen and the F-35 fairly quickly.
Unless of course, Airbus/Bombardier get favorable treatment to buy obsolete airframes like the Typhoon or Rafale and "upgrade them"