Heard On The Hill

If all the world’s a stage, Scott Simms has found it

Scott Simms moonlights as an actor, Mark Carney's book is back on The Globe's bestselling list, Australian defence minister says Canada will stand up for itself, Liberals recruit former Quebec provincial finance minister Carlos Leitão, and Evan Solomon to run for Liberals, and more.

'It’s not one of the major characters, but I am in every scene almost. It’s a lot of fun,' said former Liberal MP Scott Simms about his first acting experience recently in the Ottawa Little Theatre's production of The Shawshank Redemption.Ottawa Little Theatre photograph by Maria Vartanova

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BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

March 24, 2025

Former Liberal MP Scott Simms recently wrapped up his first acting experience—and he’s hungry for more.

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