The French connection

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DEAN FRENCH, centre, is back in the headlines. Photo: Getty

A THROWBACK — DEAN FRENCH — embattled former chief of staff to Premier DOUG FORD — has waded into the so-called freedom convoy controversy.

In a juicy plot twist, Ottawa Mayor JIM WATSON confirmed French led the back-channel negotiations between the city and occupiers, which wound…