Roles - Scott Simms
Current and Past
Member of Parliament
| Constituency | Province / Territory | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame | Newfoundland and Labrador | Monday, October 21, 2019 | Sunday, September 19, 2021 |
| Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame | Newfoundland and Labrador | Monday, October 19, 2015 | Sunday, October 20, 2019 |
| Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor | Newfoundland and Labrador | Monday, May 2, 2011 | Sunday, October 18, 2015 |
| Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor | Newfoundland and Labrador | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | Sunday, May 1, 2011 |
| Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor | Newfoundland and Labrador | Monday, January 23, 2006 | Monday, October 13, 2008 |
| Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor | Newfoundland and Labrador | Monday, June 28, 2004 | Sunday, January 22, 2006 |
Political Affiliation
| Parliament | Political Affiliation | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43rd | Liberal | Monday, October 21, 2019 | Sunday, September 19, 2021 |
| 42nd | Liberal | Monday, October 19, 2015 | Sunday, October 20, 2019 |
| 41st | Liberal | Monday, May 2, 2011 | Sunday, October 18, 2015 |
| 40th | Liberal | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | Sunday, May 1, 2011 |
| 39th | Liberal | Monday, January 23, 2006 | Monday, October 13, 2008 |
| 38th | Liberal | Monday, June 28, 2004 | Sunday, January 22, 2006 |
Offices and Roles as a Parliamentarian
| Parliament | Office or Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43rd | Member of the Joint Interparliamentary Council | Tuesday, February 2, 2016 | Thursday, February 20, 2020 |
| 43rd | Chair of the Subcommittee on Review of Parliament’s involvement with associations and recognized Interparliamentary groups | Friday, May 6, 2016 | Friday, March 31, 2017 |
Committees
| Parliament ‑ Session | Role | Committee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43-2 | Chair | Canadian Heritage | Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | Sunday, August 15, 2021 |
| 43-2 | Chair | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage | Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | Sunday, August 15, 2021 |
| 43-2 | Member | Scrutiny of Regulations | Monday, February 1, 2021 | Sunday, August 15, 2021 |
| 43-2 | Member | Liaison | Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | Sunday, August 15, 2021 |
| 43-2 | Member | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage | Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | Sunday, August 15, 2021 |
| 43-2 | Member | Library of Parliament | Tuesday, October 6, 2020 | Sunday, August 15, 2021 |
| 43-2 | Member | Canadian Heritage | Tuesday, October 6, 2020 | Sunday, August 15, 2021 |
| 43-1 | Chair | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage | Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | Tuesday, August 18, 2020 |
| 43-1 | Chair | Canadian Heritage | Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | Tuesday, August 18, 2020 |
| 43-1 | Member | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage | Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | Tuesday, August 18, 2020 |
| 43-1 | Member | Liaison | Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | Tuesday, August 18, 2020 |
| 43-1 | Member | Library of Parliament | Wednesday, February 5, 2020 | Tuesday, August 18, 2020 |
| 43-1 | Member | Canadian Heritage | Wednesday, February 5, 2020 | Tuesday, August 18, 2020 |
| 43-1 | Member | COVID-19 Pandemic | Monday, April 20, 2020 | Thursday, June 18, 2020 |
| 42-1 | Chair of the Subcommittee | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Friday, April 15, 2016 | Wednesday, April 18, 2018 |
| 42-1 | Chair | Fisheries and Oceans | Tuesday, February 16, 2016 | Wednesday, April 18, 2018 |
| 42-1 | Member | Scrutiny of Regulations | Wednesday, January 30, 2019 | Wednesday, September 11, 2019 |
| 42-1 | Member | Procedure and House Affairs | Wednesday, February 8, 2017 | Wednesday, September 11, 2019 |
| 42-1 | Member | Liaison | Tuesday, February 16, 2016 | Wednesday, April 18, 2018 |
| 42-1 | Member | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans | Friday, April 15, 2016 | Wednesday, April 18, 2018 |
| 42-1 | Member | Fisheries and Oceans | Friday, January 29, 2016 | Wednesday, April 18, 2018 |
| 42-1 | Member | Library of Parliament | Friday, January 29, 2016 | Monday, September 18, 2017 |
| 41-2 | Vice-Chair | Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics | Thursday, November 27, 2014 | Sunday, August 2, 2015 |
| 41-2 | Vice-Chair | Library of Parliament | Thursday, November 7, 2013 | Sunday, August 2, 2015 |
| 41-2 | Vice-Chair | Public Accounts | Wednesday, February 5, 2014 | Wednesday, February 26, 2014 |
| 41-2 | Vice-Chair | Public Accounts | Monday, October 28, 2013 | Monday, January 27, 2014 |
| 41-2 | Member | Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics | Wednesday, November 19, 2014 | Sunday, August 2, 2015 |
| 41-2 | Member | Library of Parliament | Tuesday, October 22, 2013 | Sunday, August 2, 2015 |
| 41-2 | Member | Public Accounts | Thursday, January 30, 2014 | Wednesday, February 26, 2014 |
| 41-2 | Member | Public Accounts | Tuesday, October 22, 2013 | Monday, January 27, 2014 |
| 41-1 | Vice-Chair | Canadian Heritage | Thursday, September 27, 2012 | Friday, September 13, 2013 |
| 41-1 | Vice-Chair | Canadian Heritage | Tuesday, June 21, 2011 | Thursday, September 20, 2012 |
| 41-1 | Member | Canadian Heritage | Thursday, September 20, 2012 | Friday, September 13, 2013 |
| 41-1 | Member | Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage | Tuesday, June 21, 2011 | Friday, September 13, 2013 |
| 41-1 | Member | Canadian Heritage | Monday, June 13, 2011 | Thursday, September 20, 2012 |
| 41-1 | Member | Legislative Committee on Bill C-11 | Thursday, February 16, 2012 | Tuesday, February 28, 2012 |
| 40-3 | Member | Canadian Heritage | Monday, September 27, 2010 | Saturday, March 26, 2011 |
| 40-3 | Member | Legislative Committee on Bill C-32 | Thursday, February 17, 2011 | Thursday, February 17, 2011 |
| 40-3 | Member | Canadian Heritage | Thursday, March 4, 2010 | Monday, September 27, 2010 |
| 40-2 | Vice-Chair | Canadian Heritage | Tuesday, February 3, 2009 | Wednesday, April 1, 2009 |
| 40-2 | Member | Canadian Heritage | Monday, September 28, 2009 | Wednesday, December 30, 2009 |
| 40-2 | Member | Canadian Heritage | Tuesday, January 27, 2009 | Monday, September 28, 2009 |
| 39-2 | Member | Fisheries and Oceans | Wednesday, October 31, 2007 | Sunday, September 7, 2008 |
| 39-2 | Member | Legislative Committee on Bill C-2 | Tuesday, November 20, 2007 | Wednesday, November 21, 2007 |
| 39-1 | Member | Fisheries and Oceans | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 | Friday, September 14, 2007 |
| 39-1 | Member | Canadian Heritage | Thursday, September 21, 2006 | Tuesday, January 30, 2007 |
| 39-1 | Member | Canadian Heritage | Wednesday, April 26, 2006 | Thursday, September 21, 2006 |
| 38-1 | Member | Canadian Heritage | Friday, October 7, 2005 | Tuesday, November 29, 2005 |
| 38-1 | Member | Fisheries and Oceans | Friday, October 7, 2005 | Tuesday, November 29, 2005 |
| 38-1 | Member | Fisheries and Oceans | Monday, November 1, 2004 | Friday, October 7, 2005 |
| 38-1 | Member | Canadian Heritage | Thursday, October 7, 2004 | Friday, October 7, 2005 |
Parliamentary Associations and Interparliamentary Groups
| Parliament | Role | Association or Group | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43rd | President | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Tuesday, February 25, 2020 | Sunday, September 19, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-Germany Interparliamentary Group | Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Sunday, September 19, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Sunday, September 19, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group | Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Sunday, September 19, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-Italy Interparliamentary Group | Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Sunday, September 19, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group | Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Sunday, September 19, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Sunday, September 19, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Sunday, September 19, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Thursday, April 1, 2021 | Sunday, September 19, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-Germany Interparliamentary Group | Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group | Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-Israel Interparliamentary Group | Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-Italy Interparliamentary Group | Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group | Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Monday, February 17, 2020 | Tuesday, March 31, 2020 |
| 43rd | Chair | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Tuesday, April 2, 2019 | Tuesday, February 25, 2020 |
| 43rd | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Monday, April 1, 2019 | Tuesday, March 31, 2020 |
| 43rd | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Monday, April 1, 2019 | Tuesday, March 31, 2020 |
| 42nd | Chair | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Tuesday, February 6, 2018 | Tuesday, April 2, 2019 |
| 42nd | President | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Tuesday, February 7, 2017 | Tuesday, February 6, 2018 |
| 42nd | President | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Tuesday, February 2, 2016 | Tuesday, February 7, 2017 |
| 42nd | Member | Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association | Friday, September 21, 2018 | Sunday, March 31, 2019 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group | Wednesday, April 25, 2018 | Sunday, March 31, 2019 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Sunday, April 1, 2018 | Sunday, March 31, 2019 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-Israel Interparliamentary Group | Sunday, April 1, 2018 | Sunday, March 31, 2019 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group | Sunday, April 1, 2018 | Sunday, March 31, 2019 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Sunday, April 1, 2018 | Sunday, March 31, 2019 |
| 42nd | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Sunday, April 1, 2018 | Sunday, March 31, 2019 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Saturday, April 1, 2017 | Saturday, March 31, 2018 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group | Saturday, April 1, 2017 | Saturday, March 31, 2018 |
| 42nd | Member | Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | Saturday, April 1, 2017 | Saturday, March 31, 2018 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Saturday, April 1, 2017 | Saturday, March 31, 2018 |
| 42nd | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Saturday, April 1, 2017 | Saturday, March 31, 2018 |
| 42nd | Member | Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union | Saturday, April 1, 2017 | Saturday, March 31, 2018 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Friday, April 1, 2016 | Friday, March 31, 2017 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Friday, April 1, 2016 | Friday, March 31, 2017 |
| 42nd | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Friday, April 1, 2016 | Friday, March 31, 2017 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group | Thursday, February 18, 2016 | Thursday, March 31, 2016 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | Thursday, March 31, 2016 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association | Friday, December 4, 2015 | Thursday, March 31, 2016 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-China Legislative Association | Friday, December 4, 2015 | Thursday, March 31, 2016 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Friday, December 4, 2015 | Thursday, March 31, 2016 |
| 42nd | Member | Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union | Friday, December 4, 2015 | Thursday, March 31, 2016 |
| 42nd | Member of the Executive | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Monday, February 23, 2015 | Tuesday, February 2, 2016 |
| 42nd | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Friday, May 8, 2015 | Thursday, March 31, 2016 |
| 42nd | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Friday, May 8, 2015 | Thursday, March 31, 2016 |
| 41st | Member of the Executive | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Wednesday, October 19, 2011 | Tuesday, February 5, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Tuesday, April 1, 2014 | Tuesday, March 31, 2015 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Tuesday, April 1, 2014 | Tuesday, March 31, 2015 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Tuesday, April 1, 2014 | Tuesday, March 31, 2015 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Wednesday, July 24, 2013 | Monday, March 31, 2014 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Wednesday, July 24, 2013 | Monday, March 31, 2014 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Israel Interparliamentary Group | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Friday, April 13, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Friday, April 13, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Friday, April 13, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union | Friday, April 13, 2012 | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Monday, October 17, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union | Monday, October 17, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member of the Executive | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Tuesday, May 4, 2010 | Wednesday, October 19, 2011 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canada-Italy Interparliamentary Group | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 41st | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Friday, April 1, 2011 | Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
| 40th | Member of the Executive | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Tuesday, February 24, 2009 | Tuesday, May 4, 2010 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union | Thursday, April 1, 2010 | Thursday, March 31, 2011 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-Ireland Interparliamentary Group | Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Monday, March 8, 2010 | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Wednesday, March 4, 2009 | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Tuesday, March 3, 2009 | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 |
| 40th | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Wednesday, June 4, 2008 | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Wednesday, June 6, 2007 | Monday, March 31, 2008 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Monday, April 23, 2007 | Monday, March 31, 2008 |
| 39th | Member | Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association | Monday, April 23, 2007 | Monday, March 31, 2008 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group | Wednesday, May 31, 2006 | Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
| 39th | Member | Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association | Thursday, May 18, 2006 | Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
| 39th | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Wednesday, April 26, 2006 | Saturday, March 31, 2007 |
| 38th | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Monday, January 23, 2006 | Friday, March 31, 2006 |
| 38th | Member | Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association | Tuesday, November 23, 2004 | Thursday, March 31, 2005 |
| 38th | Member | Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association | Tuesday, November 23, 2004 | Thursday, March 31, 2005 |
Election Candidate
| Date | Election Type | Constituency | Province / Territory | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, September 20, 2021 | General Election | Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame | Newfoundland and Labrador | Defeated |
| Monday, October 21, 2019 | General Election | Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame | Newfoundland and Labrador | Re-Elected |
| Monday, October 19, 2015 | General Election | Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame | Newfoundland and Labrador | Re-Elected |
| Monday, May 2, 2011 | General Election | Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor | Newfoundland and Labrador | Re-Elected |
| Tuesday, October 14, 2008 | General Election | Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor | Newfoundland and Labrador | Re-Elected |
| Monday, January 23, 2006 | General Election | Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor | Newfoundland and Labrador | Re-Elected |
| Monday, June 28, 2004 | General Election | Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor | Newfoundland and Labrador | Elected |