Quebec concerns

Montreal/Toronto (Rajeev Sharma) —Days after Manitoba raised objections, Quebec has also voiced concern over Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s plan to remove Crown Royal whisky from shelves at provincially run liquor stores, warning the move could harm Canadian supply chains at a sensitive economic moment. Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard said he has formally conveyed his concerns to his Ontario counterpart, arguing that with ongoing trade tensions involving the United States, governments should avoid actions that weaken domestic production networks or create further uncertainty for Canadian industries. Ontario’s planned move targets Crown Royal whisky bottled in Amherstburg, Ont., following a decision…