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The Crown Royal story is a microcosm of Canada’s broader economic challenges—an urgent call for strategic reform and proactive leadership. The transition isn’t just about a bottling plant moving south; it’s about the end of an era where long-standing Canadian industries could thrive without insurmountable obstacles.
Unless policy makers prioritize competitiveness, streamline regulations, and create incentives to keep industries local, this trend will accelerate, further hollowing out Canada's industrial heart. The message is clear: Canada needs to reinvent its approach to supporting industry if it wishes to retain its economic heritage and provide stability for future generations.