News Analysis The Liberal-NDP alliance to secure confidence votes for the minority Liberals could play out differently to each party’s expectations. It could also impact the Conservative leadership race and influence the fortunes of the candidates differently. The benefits of the arrangement are clearer for the Liberals, who can more comfortably govern until an election in 2025, but they’re less clear for the NDP, says Scott Bennett, a political science professor at Carleton University. “As the Liberals claim, they gain a little more stability. They talk of stability for the country, but they really mean stability for their party. They may lose a little bit if disagreements arise and the NDP can claim that the NDP are the true voice of progressive policy in Canada,” Bennett said in an interview. “The NDP gains a perception of having a bit more potential leverage and support in government decisions. However, if we can …