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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Simms Congratulates Pope Productions on Release of the Mini-Series “Above and Beyond”

October 27, 2006, GANDER, NL;

Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Gander-Grand Falls-Windsor congratulates Pope Productions on the completion of the two part mini-series “Above and Beyond”, which will be aired on CBC Television on October 29th and 30th.

“I congratulate Paul Pope, Senior Producer of Pope Productions and his team on producing this excellent re-creation about the dedicated civilian pilots who risked their lives in delivering aircraft to England in World War II, says Simms. “I am happy that this dedicated group of pilots are honoured through this production”.

In the early part of World War II, aircraft had been shipped by sea and often arrived damaged or not at all due to enemy submarine attacks. It was not know at the time whether the flight from North America to Europe could be made. Subsequently, through the skill, determination, and dedication these heroic pilots were able to deliver some 10,000 aircraft and are credited to have played a major role in the outcome of the war.

“As a Member of the Heritage Committee, I am very proud of the talent that we have in the film industry in our province. The production of this drama was ably done by Pope and Sturla Gunnarsson and their team of talented and dedicated individuals,” says Simms.

Simms was very happy to see that the majority of the filming for this series was done in Gander, the original departure point for the Ferry Command. As well, he is pleased with the economic spin off the project provided and encourages everyone to watch this local historical series.



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 More

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. More


2007 Archive:
• 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

• 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".

• 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


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

• 8/27/05 Commemorating the Tilting Cultural Landscape District. More

• 7/18/05 2005 Summer Career Placements Announced. More