Anyone who has grown up in Canada is well aware of the international stereotypes that exist about the Great White North.
We are known to be a peaceful, polite country that supplies the world with maple syrup, hockey, and poutine. Although that’s all correct, Canada, like other countries, tries not to be pigeonholed with blanket labels based on its culture and exports.
Now in the 21st-century, marijuana is finally getting its due as an incredible medicine. To that end, Canada is building upon its reputation as a pot-loving country by funding the international cannabis industry.
“We are not going to be dipping our toes into international waters,” said Cam Battley, Executive Vice President of Aurora Cannabis, in an interview with Marijuana.com. “Each market we enter, we are going to be a significant and long-term player.”
Battley went on to highlight Aurora’s 19.9 percent stake in Australia’s Cann Group. “[Cann Group] was the first company to be licensed to conduct research and cultivate medical cannabis. They are building two facilities right now.”
Battley added that Aurora just hosted a visit from Australia’s Minister of Agriculture for the State…