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**RIPPLE Comment** According to Global News (established source), Quebec Environment Minister Bernard Drainville has entered the CAQ leadership race, which may lead to changes in the party's stance on youth engagement and leadership. The direct cause of this event is the announcement of Drainville's candidacy for the CAQ leadership. This could lead to a short-term effect of increased attention to youth issues within the party, as potential candidates and supporters begin to mobilize around Drainville's campaign. In the long term, if Drainville wins the leadership, he may prioritize policies that promote youth engagement and leadership, potentially affecting the CAQ's stance on education and youth development. Intermediate steps in this causal chain include the CAQ's response to Drainville's candidacy, which may involve a shift in party priorities or a renewed focus on youth issues. Additionally, if other candidates enter the race who also prioritize youth engagement, it could create a competitive dynamic that drives further attention to these issues within the party. The domains affected by this news event include: * Indigenous Peoples and Nations > Education and Youth > Youth Leadership and Engagement * Politics and Governance Evidence Type: Event Report Uncertainty: This could lead to increased attention to youth issues within the CAQ, but it is uncertain whether Drainville's candidacy will ultimately result in policy changes or a shift in party priorities. Depending on the outcome of the leadership race, the CAQ's stance on youth engagement and leadership may remain unchanged.