2007/06/19 2:04:14 PM:
Mr. Speaker, I am indeed proud of Jeremy Wedallas, a 12-year-old from Erin, Ontario, who recently wrote me a letter, visited my office, and was welcomed by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans as well.

He outlined his concerns about ocean ecology. Jeremy pointed out three areas of importance to him related to the preservation of our fishery: shark finning, bycatch and bottom trawling.

He stated that he was pleased that Canada had banned shark finning, where sharks were caught, the fins were cut off, and the shark was thrown....More

February 2008
Provincial Olympics Winter Games: Gambo
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Canada Summer Jobs Program announced for Bonavista-Gander-Grand Falls-Windsor

Ottawa, February 5, 2008

Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Gander-Grand Falls-Windsor advises that the Canada Summer Jobs Program has again been announced by Service Canada for 2008. Simms says we are bringing $1.2 million to this riding of Bonavista-Gander-Grand Falls-Windsor alone.

“For many students and groups,” stated Simms, “this program has been an integral part of employment assistance to students during the summer months. It is also vital to organizations and communities to allow them to carry out their summer programs”.

In 2007 this Conservative government changed the eligibility criteria and many groups were denied funding. Following a public outcry from my riding and across Canada, the government changed its criteria in midstream and applications originally denied funding, received approval.

“I am calling on government, this year, to get it right the first time and reflect the needs of rural communities during the Service Canada application assessment process” said Simms. “I would like to see the management of the program brought back to the local offices where the summer programs have been successfully administered for over two decades”.

Simms encourages all stakeholders interested in security funding for student workers to complete and submit the application package immediately and in any case before the deadline of February 29, 2008. Late submissions will not be considered. Application forms and the National Guide for Applicants are available online at servicecanada.gc.ca or at any Service Canada Centre. Employers will be able to submit their applications online, by mail, by fax or in person at any Service Canada Centre.

Audrey Miller
Executive Assistant - Scott Simms MP
Bonavista-Gander-Grand Falls-Windsor
Tel: 709-256-3130

Simms calls on all MPs to support C-219

Ottawa, February 28, 2008
Scott Simms, MP for Bonavista-Gander-Grand Falls-Windsor, will vote in favour of Bill C-219, an Act to amend the Income Tax Act, which will be debated in the House of Commons today.

The proposed changes to the Income Tax Act will allow a deduction of $1000 if the taxpayer performed in the taxation year at least 100 hours

2008 Archive:
• 02/28/08 Simms calls on all MPs to support C-219. More

• 02/14/08 IT TAKES A COUNTRY: Ken Dryden in Gander on cross-country National Anti-Poverty Tour. More

• 02/07/08 Simms calls on government to increase funding for Search and Rescue. More

• 02/05/08 Canada Summer Jobs Program announced.



2007 Archive:
• 11/07/07 Fisheries Critics Slam NAFO Amendments. More

• 10/22/07 Simms says NAFO Convention seriously flawed. More

• 09/19/07 Simms Demands Immediate Action on Visitor Visa Requirements. More

• 06/29/07 Simms warns: Canada’s Sovereignty at Risk. More

• 05/03/07 Simms calls on all Newfoundland and Labrador MPs to support C-269. More

• 04/18/07 Simms calls for Ice Compensation Program. More

• 02/28/07 Simms puts motion before the House of Commons. More

• 03/30/07 Simms: Cuts to Seal Quota Severe. More

• 03/27/07 Simms Says Hearn Neglecting Fishing Harbours and Infrastructure. More



2006 Archive:
• 11/06/06 Scott Simms Welcomes Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans to Gander. More

• 10/27/06 Scott Simms Congratulates Pope Productions on Release of the Mini-Series "Above and Beyond". More

• 10/04/06 Scott Simms Upset Over Conservative Cuts. More

• 06/06/06 Scott Simms to defend Seal Hunt. More

• 06/01/06 Scott Simms Calls for Extension of EI Pilot Project. More

• 05/30/06 Scott Simms Calls on the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans to announce a Limited Commercial/Food Fishery More

• 05/10/06 Scott Simms Disappointed in Cancellation of Low Income Housing Program. More

• 12/21/06 Simms calls on Hearn to put more money into Small Craft Harbours More



2005 Archive:
• 04/27/05 Scott Simms Pleased with Conservative Reversal on Youth Program. More

• 08/27/05 Commemorating the Tilting Cultural Landscape District. More

• 07/18/05 2005 Summer Career Placements Announced. More