Former Diageo employees discuss Crown Royal shelf agreement

Workers at Diageo’s Amherstburg, Ontario, Crown Royal bottling facility expressed anger upon their final shift, criticizing both the company and the provincial government for failing to honor a promise to remove Crown Royal from shelves following the plant’s closure. Premier Doug Ford defended a $23 million deal that keeps the whisky on shelves, stating it benefits the province’s economy. In total, $1 million is allocated to the Windsor-Essex area from this deal, sparking further discontent among former employees.

Want More Context? 🔎