Part 7/14:
For Amherstburg, the plant was a symbol of stability, craftsmanship, and community pride. Its shutdown leaves behind not only unemployed workers but also a profound sense of loss and dislocation. The sounds of production, the trucks arriving, and the daily rhythm of factory life will be gone, replaced by uncertainty about the town’s future.
The impact extends beyond Amherstburg. Farms supplying grains for Crown Royal, regional economies, and small businesses supporting the plant are all affected. Many worry about the ripple effects: reduced local spending, diminished community morale, and the long-term decline of Canadian manufacturing sectors like food production, packaging, and processing.