Canada has formally announced the formation of a Cannabis Industry Forum to address challenges in the country’s industry.
The notice regarding its creation came via a government news release on Friday. The group was formed last spring but its leadership list was not revealed until now.
“The Forum is composed of nine leaders who have business activities across the cannabis industrial ecosystem,” Industry, Science and Economic Development Canada said. This includes cultivation, processing and logistics related to its sale.
Hugo Alves, Founder and CEO of Auxly Cannabis Group Inc (TSX: XLY) will lead the new organization. The leadership roster comprises the following figures as well:
- Raj Grover, Founder and CEO of High Tide Inc. (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSX-V: HITI)
- Philippe Dépault, President and Founder of Québec Craft Cannabis
- Beena Goldenberg, CEO of Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI)
- Taylor Giovannini, President…
