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December 10, 2019
Canopy Growth issues statement regarding New York State hemp legislation
Canopy Growth commends and congratulates Governor Andrew Cuomo for signing S.6184/A.7680 into law, legislation that will establish regulatory certainty for New York’s budding hemp industry. Canopy Growth believes that it is critical for New York State to create a regulatory framework that will protect consumers, generate confidence in hemp products, and enable this promising industry to grow. Canopy is grateful for the leadership of New York State Assemblymember Donna Lupardo and Senator Jen Metzger who championed this legislation. They have been tremendous partners in supporting the establishment of Broome County and all of New York State as a leader in hemp…
December 9, 2019
Canopy Growth Announces David Klein As New Chief Executive Officer
Mark Zekulin to Step Down Within Current Year as Planned SMITHS FALLS, ON—Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) is pleased to announce that effective January 14, 2020, David Klein has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. David brings a wealth of expertise to this role, having served in a number of senior leadership capacities over the past 14 years at Constellation Brands. His capabilities include extensive CPG and beverage alcohol industry experience, strong financial orientation, and experience operating in highly regulated markets in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe. David is an experienced strategist…
December 6, 2019
Canopy Growth Provides Update On 2.0 Product Rollout
SMITHS FALLS, ON— Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) officially revealed its Cannabis 2.0 portfolio of products last week, set to come to market as part of the second wave of Canadian cannabis commercialization. With December 16, 2019, being the first date new product formats can be sold into distribution channels, the Company expects that in most markets new products will not be seen on shelves until early in January 2020. Leveraging learnings from Cannabis 1.0, the Company will stagger its launch of various products and formats to ensure a smooth roll-out. As such, availability will…
December 2, 2019
Tweed Collective TM Seeks Community Initiatives Across Canada
SMITHS FALLS, ON – Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the next phase of its Tweed CollectiveTM program, a social impact initiative founded on the principles of sharing economic opportunities, helping to create a greener future and fostering connectivity within communities. Canopy Growth previously announced its commitment that over 4 years it would devote $20 million towards social purpose initiatives in communities across Canada. Through Tweed Collective, Canopy Growth is giving back while also building awareness, understanding and valued relationships with stakeholders, partners, and customers while being mindful of the Company’s role…
December 2, 2019
Canopy Growth Awarded for Corporate Culture and Marketing Excellence
SMITHS FALLS, ON—Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) is pleased to announce that it has recently won awards in the areas of corporate culture and marketing excellence. Waterstone Human Capital, Canada’s leading cultural talent management firm, awarded Canopy Growth in Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2019, in the Industry Leaders: Cannabis category. At the Canadian Marketing Association Awards for Consumer Products, Social Causes and Cannabis Brand Marketing, Tweed, a Canopy Growth’s flagship brand, took home three awards. “At Canopy we have always believed that our corporate culture is a competitive advantage that drives peak performance,…
November 28, 2019
Five New Tokyo Smoke Licensee Retail Locations Advance In Ontario Public Process
SMITHS FALLS, ON — Tokyo Smoke, Canopy Growth Corporation’s (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) award-winning retail subsidiary is proud to announce that after working closely with recently-announced Ontario retail licence winners, it has entered into agreements with five retailers who have progressed to key, public stages in the licensing process. In particular, three locations have been posted to the AGCO website and the two others have received official confirmation and will post the required on-site notice today prior to locations being posted online. Locations include: 390 Lakeshore Dr. Unit D, North Bay, ON 75 Pinebush Road, Cambridge, ON…
November 27, 2019
Canopy Growth Outlines “Cannabis 2.0” Portfolio
SMITHS FALLS, ON— On November 28th, 2019, Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) will officially unveil its new portfolio of Cannabis 2.0 products, including its Distilled Cannabis™ concept, chocolates, vape cartridges and vape pens at a media launch event in Toronto, Ontario. “With the coming of Cannabis 2.0, our goal is to provide customers with the best quality products, and I truly believe through the hard work and dedication of our team, we have delivered just that,” said Mark Zekulin, CEO, Canopy Growth. “Since our first medical sale in 2014, we’ve been focused on innovation and…
November 26, 2019
Canopy Growth Expands Investor Relations Team With Appointment of Wall Street Equity Research Veteran Judy Hong as Vice President, Investor Relations
SMITHS FALLS, ON— Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the appointment of Judy Hong as Vice President, Investor Relations, effective December 2, 2019. In her role, Judy will partner with Tyler Burns and lead the strategic planning, direction and execution of the Company’s investor relations function, further developing and strengthening its global investor relations program. Judy has over 20 years of experience at Goldman Sachs & Co (“Goldman Sachs”), most recently serving as a Managing Director of its Global Investment Research Division covering the US beverage and tobacco sectors. She has covered many of…
November 25, 2019
Canopy Growth Receives Health Canada Licence for State-of-the-Art Beverage Facility
Canopy Growth Now Has All “Cannabis 2.0” Related Licences Required for Vapes, Beverages, and Chocolates Now in Hand November 25, 2019 SMITHS FALLS, ON— Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) is pleased to announce today that on November 22, 2019, it received its operating and secure storage licence from Health Canada for its 150,000 sq. ft. beverage facility located at company headquarters in Smiths Falls, ON. The new facility is operational and will begin producing cannabis-infused beverages today. The beverage facility adds to the complement of cannabis production facilities in Smiths Falls including a regional distribution…
November 25, 2019
BC Centre on Substance Use hosts inaugural Cannabis Science Symposium
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Dr. M-J Milloy, the Canopy Growth Professor of Cannabis Science at the University of British Columbia (“UBC”) is proud to bring together patients and other people with lived and living experience with researchers, clinicians, and policymakers for the inaugural Cannabis Science Symposium with the goal of establishing a research agenda for cannabis and harm reduction during the overdose crisis. The one-day public research symposium is organized by the BC Centre on Substance Use (“BCCSU”) and UBC with support from Spectrum Therapeutics, the medical division of Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED), (NYSE: CGC). In the midst of an…
November 21, 2019
Canopy Growth Comments On Class Securities Litigation
SMITHS FALLS, ON— Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) is aware of yet-to-be certified securities class-action suits having been filed in the United States that allege that the Company issued certain false and misleading statements. The Company believes it has conducted itself in accordance with all relevant securities laws, and that the claims are without merit. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against any such suits. -30- Contact: Caitlin O’Hara Media Relations Caitlin.Ohara@canopygrowth.com 613-291-3239 Tyler Burns Vice President, Investor Relations Tyler.Burns@canopygrowth.com 855-558-9333 ext. 122 Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements This news release contains “forward-looking statements”…
November 21, 2019
Media Advisory – Canopy Growth Presents Flower Forward: The Future Of Cannabis
TORONTO— Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) will host an exclusive, immersive event on November 28th, 2019 for a sneak peek at new cannabis-infused products set to launch in Canada starting next month. Media are invited to join Canopy Growth executives and representatives for a detailed rundown of Canopy’s “Cannabis 2.0” lineup – including premium chocolate, a line of distilled cannabis beverages, and a range of vape cartridges and pens. What to expect: A keynote speech delivered by Canopy Growth President, Rade Kovacevic, detailing our path forward for Cannabis 2.0 A presentation by Canopy Growth Chief Technology Officer…