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Ford Slams Diageo Closure, Urges Support for Workers

9/3/2025

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized Diageo for closing the Crown Royal bottling plant in Amherstburg, impacting 200 jobs.
He called for support for local whisky producers amid the closure.
The province may consider removing Crown Royal from LCBO shelves due to a trade dispute.
Critics, including NDP's Jamie West, are urging a concrete plan to assist affected workers.

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Story summary

Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized Diageo for closing the Crown Royal bottling plant in Amherstburg, impacting 200 jobs.
He called for support for local whisky producers amid the closure.
The province may consider removing Crown Royal from LCBO shelves due to a trade dispute.
Critics, including NDP's Jamie West, are urging a concrete plan to assist affected workers.