Ontario Premier Promises to Impact Diageo Sales in Response to Plant Closure Proposal
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 02 2025
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Source: Reuters
Ontario Premier's Reaction: Premier Doug Ford criticized Diageo's decision to close its Crown Royal whisky bottling plant in Ontario, which will result in 180 job losses, and vowed to retaliate against the company for "hurting" local workers.
Call to Action: Ford encouraged consumers to support local whisky producers instead of Diageo, emphasizing the significant financial impact of the company's products on the province's liquor sales.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
