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Mettrum excited for future of cannabis in Canada following legalization legislation announcement
Mettrum excited for future of cannabis in Canada following legalization legislation announ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nMettrum excited for future of cannabis in Canada following legalization legislation announcement\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMettrum excited for future of cannabis in Canada following legalization legislation announcement\nCanada NewsWire\nTORONTO, April 21, 2016\n\n\n\nCompany well-positioned for the recreational market\n\n\n\nTORONTO, April 21, 2016 /CNW/ - Canada's Minister of Health Jane Philpott announced yesterday that legislation to legalize marijuana in Canada will be introduced in spring 2017. Mettrum Health Corp. (\"Mettrum\" or the \"Company\") (TSXV:MT), a vertically integrated producer of cannabis products, looks forward to being a leading brand and distributor of a dynamic line of retail offerings.\n\n\"Mettrum is excited to lead the way into this exciting and long-awaited category,\" said George Scorsis, president of Mettrum. \"The Company will leverage best practices in research and development, production, and consumer packaged goods marketing to solidify its leadership position in the recreational market.\" \n\nMettrum was the first company to simplify the strain selection process and create a dialogue around medical cannabis based on the strength and ratio of THC to CBD. \"Just as we have done for our medical brand, we will continue to bring innovation to the adult-use market, and look forward to pursuing an aggressive retail strategy once changes in legislation at the federal level are implemented.\" Scorsis continued.\n\nMettrum has three production facilities already licensed by Health Canada­, with a production capacity of 12,000 kg per year and the opportunity to further increase capacity at its flagship facility in Bowmanville, Ontario. \"As one of Canada's largest producers and sellers of medical cannabis, we're exceptionally well-positioned to meet the increased demand and participate in the legalized cannabis market,\" said Michael Haines, CEO of Mettrum. \n\nMettrum's \"Live Your Way\" campaign is a commitment to provide its clients with ongoing access to all things cannabis, w...