“The worry is that the election call would interfere, because once an election is called […] all the MHAs are then in election mode.”The provincial election is scheduled to take place on Oct. 14. An early election could potentially allow some elected officials involved in the scandal to be re-elected before facing greater public scrutiny and accountability. Exploits MHA Pleaman Forsey is chair of the House of Assembly’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts. An internal review by NL Health Services identified 57 lease agreements where NLHS employees served as landlords, with the health authority as the official tenant. A judicial inquiry would also allow for any additional investigations necessary to ensure those responsible are held accountable.