Mr. Speaker, on November 25, we learned of the passing of John Embury. I worked with John when Ralph Goodale was the minister of finance. He was a charter member of the loyal order of “Goodaleians”, a fierce band of loyalists to Ralph Goodale, Saskatchewan and all things Liberal. A great communicator, John would navigate us through challenging times with grace, wit, good humour and a fierce intelligence, all mandatory characteristics of the charter members of the “Goodaleians”. As director of communications, he was a calm, professional and super knowledgeable on a whole range of files. John left us too early.
He leaves behind his wife, Marjo; his grandson, the Dude; his two stepdaughters, Cora and Chloé; his mother, Margo; his brother, Mike; and his sister, Eden.
He was loved and cherished by his family and friends across the country, and he will not be forgotten.