New Members will collaborate and contribute to
development of
Responsible Cannabis Framework
SAINT JOHN, NB, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Momentum
continues to build for the establishment of a Responsible Cannabis
Framework as eight more organizations join the Global Cannabis
Partnership (GCP), in its newly opened Member category.
The GCP welcomes Cannabis OneFive Inc., Emblem Corp., Grant
Thornton LLP Canada, HEXO Corp., Maricann Group Inc., Organigram
Inc., Sundial Growers Inc. and Zenabis as its newest Members.
"We expect membership to expand as more and more stakeholders
recognize the necessity of social responsibility policies and
programs and want to be at the table to collaborate," says
Kim Wilson, Executive Director of
the GCP. "Adding more members to the Partnership will provide
further insight, expertise and knowledge sharing as we set
standards and guidelines for compliance and best practices that
will make a real difference."
The Member category – open to government agencies, licensed
producers, national associations, industry partners and community
groups from the global cannabis industry – broadens
participation in the GCP beyond the cohort of Founding Members.
The Partnership is under the executive direction of CSR expert
Kim Wilson, whose appointment was
announced on September 5. The GCP is
the first of its kind in the growing global cannabis industry and
mirrors successful initiatives in many other industry sectors, such
as alcohol, gaming, pharmaceuticals, forestry and others. Not an
advocacy or lobby group, the GCP is a partnership of like-minded
organizations who want to raise the bar with respect to social
responsibility for the cannabis industry.
Founding Members of the GCP were announced on June 12, 2018 at the World Cannabis Congress and
represent a cross-section of organizations that play – or will play
– a role in the legal, adult-use recreational cannabis supply
chain. A full list of Founding Members and Members can be found at
globalcannabispartnership.com.
For information about joining the Partnership, contact
Kim Wilson, Executive Director of
the GCP at 506.646.9960 or kim@revolutionstrategy.com.
About the Global Cannabis Partnership:
Founded by Revolution Strategy, the Global Cannabis Partnership is
a collaboration of leaders in the government-sanctioned, adult-use
recreational cannabis industry. With representation from
government, private-sector and affiliate organizations, the GCP is
creating an international standard for the safe and responsible
production, distribution and consumption of legal recreational
cannabis. One of its first activities will be to create a
Responsible Cannabis Framework, to shape the face of social
responsibility in the recreational cannabis industry. For more
information, visit globalcannabispartnership.com.
New GCP Member Quotes:
Cannabis OneFive:
"At C15, our mission is to raise the
quality and compliance bar for the cannabis sector and all its
derivative products in the years to come," says Sean Samuel, Vice President of Sales and
Marketing at CannabisOneFive. "We believe that a global community
of cannabis stakeholders is a crucial component to accomplishing
this shared vision. C15 looks forward to working with the founding,
current and future members of the GCP to assist in developing a
responsible framework for best practices in a compliance-driven
sector."
Emblem:
"As we build a new cannabis industry to
support the legalization of Canada's adult-use market, it's critical that
licensed producers, regulators and affiliated organizations come
together to lead the way on social responsibility and ensure that
we are all held accountable to the highest standards of marketing
and selling cannabis," says Adam
Saperia, Chief Strategy Officer at Emblem. "This is a
strategic initiative that will help provide the industry the social
license to operate in the long term. Emblem is committed to working
with industry partners both in Canada and globally to shape policy on
promoting the responsible use of cannabis in a way that is
collaborative, credible and effective. We have the opportunity to
create a meaningful CSR platform that positively impacts consumers
on a global scale."
Grant Thornton LLP Canada:
"Being a member of the
Global Cannabis Partnership connects Grant
Thornton to like-minded industry leaders whose objective is
to develop and establish a responsible cannabis framework," say
Trisha LeBlanc, Partner at Grant
Thornton LLP Canada. "We are pleased to be involved in setting
cannabis standards and understand the responsibility, given that
Canada will be the first G7
country to legalize cannabis."
HEXO:
"As we launch the Canadian adult-use cannabis
industry it is important to demonstrate to the world that we can be
responsible to our physical and social environment while providing
world-class products to consumers," says Terry Lake, Vice President of Corporate Social
Responsibility at HEXO. "This aligns with HEXO's vision to be a
global leader in cannabis and the Global Cannabis Partnership is an
excellent vehicle to do just that".
Maricann:
"Being amongst some of the first cannabis
licenses issued, Maricann Inc has always prided itself in offering
safe, reliable, medical grade products to consumers," says
Ben Ward, CEO of Maricann. "Joining
the Global Cannabis Partnership allows us to connect with other
like-minded industry professionals to ensure the longevity and
integrity of this burgeoning industry. This partnership is
emblematic of our ongoing commitment to global initiatives that
hold the wellbeing of our consumers, our patients and the
environment as a top priority."
Organigram:
"We're thrilled to contribute to this
vibrant partnership, as the goals of the GCP perfectly align with
our own," says Ray Gracewood, Chief
Commercial Officer at Organigram. "Setting global standards for
safe, responsible production, distribution and consumption will
even the playing field for producers, help facilitate easier
conversations among nations and help share learnings on harm
reduction. It's a win-win."
Sundial:
"Sundial is excited to join the Global
Cannabis Partnership at the development stage of the adult-use
cannabis market and we look forward to contributing positively to a
safe and responsible industry that Canadians can trust," says
Claire Buffone-Blair, Director of
Communications and Stakeholder Relations at Sundial.
Zenabis:
"Our product, people and community are the
focus behind everything we do at Zenabis," says Karen Parent, Chief Quality and Compliance
Officer at Zenabis. "Because we actively engage in patient
education, physician counselling and building public awareness
about cannabis and cannabis derivatives, Corporate Social
Responsibility is integrated into our business model. Being part of
the GCP is a logical extension of our social responsibility efforts
and we're thrilled this initiative is being led out of New Brunswick. The Responsible Cannabis
Framework will be a vital consideration in our operating procedures
moving forward."
Additional New GCP Member Information:
Cannabis OneFive (C15) is a Canadian-based technology
partner of Veeva Systems Inc., a U.S. $14B leader in cloud-based software for the
global life-sciences industry. C15 has configured the Veeva
QualityOne cloud application for the Canadian cannabis sector,
which is globally compliant with FDA CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11
and Health Canada.
Emblem, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Emblem
Cannabis Corporation, is a fully integrated licensed producer and
distributor of medical cannabis and cannabis derivatives in
Canada under the Access to
Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR). Emblem's
state-of-the-art indoor cannabis cultivation facility and research
and development laboratory is located in Paris, Ontario. Led by an experienced
management team of healthcare executives, accomplished marketing
professionals and cannabis experts, Emblem is focused on driving
shareholder value through product innovation, brand relevance and
access to patient and consumer channels. Emblem is also the parent
company of GrowWise Health Limited, one of Canada's leading cannabis education
services.
Grant Thornton LLP Canada is a leading Canadian
accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax and advisory
services to private and public organizations. It helps dynamic
organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing
meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services.
Together with the Quebec firm
Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP, Grant
Thornton in Canada has
approximately 4,000 people in offices across the country. Grant
Thornton LLP is a Canadian member of Grant Thornton International
Ltd, whose member and correspondent firms operate in over 100
countries worldwide.
HEXO creates and distributes innovative, easy-to-use and
easy-to-understand products to serve the Canadian cannabis market.
One of the country's lowest-cost producers, HEXO is rapidly
increasing its production capacity in the lead up to the adult-use
cannabis market. The Company currently operates with over 310,000
sq. ft. of production capacity with construction on another
1,000,000 sq. ft. expansion set to be complete by year end. HEXO
will serve the adult-use market under the HEXO brand, while
continuing to serve its medical cannabis clients through the
well-known Hydropothecary brand.
Maricann was founded in 2013 in Langton, Ontario and is a federally licensed
cannabis producer serving thousands of patients. It is currently
expanding its cultivation, extraction, analytics and production
facilities to elevate offerings and prepare for growth into the
adult-use cannabis market in Canada, and ultimately into mature and
developing cannabis markets worldwide. With dedication to quality,
integrity, authenticity, approachability and innovation, it strives
to exceed expectations and industry standards.
Organigram is a licensed producer of cannabis and
cannabis-derived products in Canada. Organigram is focused on producing the
highest-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for patients and adult
recreational consumers in Canada,
as well as developing international business partnerships to extend
the company's global footprint. In anticipation of the legal
adult-use recreational cannabis in Canada, Organigram has developed a portfolio
of brands including The Edison Cannabis Company, Ankr Organics and
Trailer Park Buds.
Sundial is a privately held, Alberta-based licensed cannabis producer.
Sundial believes in health, happiness and personal well-being,
cultivating cannabis for modern consumers – people who want a
natural alternative that fits seamlessly into today's active,
healthy lifestyles. Its focus is on producing consistent, quality
cannabis that customers can trust. Sundial currently operates a
31,000 square foot production facility in Rocky View, AB, and has
two purpose-built production facilities in various stages of
completion and licensing. By 2019, it expects to be one of the
leading cannabis companies in Canada with a projected production of over 120
million grams of dry cannabis and the ability to process over 30
million grams of cannabis extracts.
Zenabis is a privately-held, cannabis company with one of
the largest, federally licensed indoor medical cultivation
footprints in Canada. Zenabis
currently operates two licensed production facilities in
Surrey, British Columbia and
Atholville, New Brunswick, with a
third coming shortly in Nova
Scotia. These facilities encompass 660,000 square feet of
indoor pharmaceutical grade cannabis production space across
Canada. Zenabis' operations are
strategically positioned on Canada's coasts, facilitating national
distribution and access to international markets. Zenabis is
currently working towards globally recognized EU GMP (Good
Manufacturing Practice) certifications.
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