While Dougie is trying to paint his climb down as a win, it’s very likely that Diageo would have spent this money in exactly the same way had there been no kerfuffle over the Ontario plant closure in the first place.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Crown Royal will remain on liquor store shelves in the province after its parent company agreed to $23 million in spending in Ontario.
Is anybody else here as happy as I am for never having voted this posturing putz?
Jamie
I voted for IT the first time, thinking he might be conservative, butt I learned fast, and never did nor will make that mistake again.
If the Sorpranos were going to permit you to sell liquor in the province, they’d say “for your consideration we may allow you to sell your products here, perhaps you’d like to invest $23 million in the area and we’ll make it happen” …
That stuff is terrible anyways, Alberta Distillers products are much better.
They had Alberta Premium Rye 9 year old for $25 on sale last week, step up to Cask Strength 10 year old for $65, plus many other great products!
But yes, still owned by a mega corp (Suntory, in this case).
True. Those Japs make good whisky.
Whisky?
If it’s Canadian, it’s always mixed, it’s not that special.
Now, a couple fingers of Jamesons, or better yet, a nice stiff dram of Aberfeldy or Lagavulin is where it’s at.
Speaking of bloviating, anyone notice the puff-“Protecting Ontario” ads on YouTube? Taxpayer money goes to puffing up the Progressive Conservatives. Carney’s Liberals do it too, with their Building Canada ads.
How about putting the US booze back on the shelfs??
How about running fatso over with a beer store truck?
He may singh a different tune then.
Except in extreme situations such as war, tariffs and boycotts are a dumb idea.
By everyone.