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Diageo abruptly shut down its Ontario Crown Royal plant, ending 50+ years of operation and leaving 100 workers without warning.
Diageo abruptly closed its Crown Royal whisky plant in Amherstburg, Ontario, two days early on February 25, 2026, ending over 50 years of operations and leaving 100 workers without warning.
The closure, part of a North American supply chain shift to U.S. markets, cut short final shifts and denied employees a planned farewell.
Union leaders criticized the company for avoiding public scrutiny and prioritizing profits, while a $23 million provincial deal was seen as insufficient for displaced workers.
Though Crown Royal will still be produced in Canada, workers expressed frustration over the sudden shutdown and uncertain futures.
Diageo cerró abruptamente su planta de Ontario Crown Royal, poniendo fin a más de 50 años de operación y dejando a 100 trabajadores sin previo aviso.