TSXV: ACB
VANCOUVER, March 23, 2017 /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the
"Company" or "Aurora") (TSXV: ACB) (OTCQB: ACBFF) (Frankfurt: 21P; WKN: A1C4WM) is pleased to
announce the appointment of Dr. Barry Waisglass as Medical Director.
Dr. Waisglass, a general practitioner, is one of Canada's most experienced physicians in the
clinical use of medical cannabis and cannabinoids. As Aurora's Medical Director, his responsibilities include advising the
Company with respect to emerging issues and opportunities with respect to medical cannabis, representing Aurora at Canadian and
global medical and cannabis conferences, liaising with medical associations and colleges, participating in the development of new
products and new delivery mechanisms, as well as supporting the Company's international market development initiatives.
Prior to his move to Aurora, Dr. Waisglass served as Medical Director for Canadian Cannabis Clinics and CanvasRx, the
country's largest network of cannabis medical clinics and cannabis counseling centres. In this role, he provided training to
other physicians, and treated patients affected by a wide range of health conditions, including chronic pain, fibromyalgia, mood
disorders, spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis, chemotherapy-induced nausea, appetite disorders and epilepsy.
Dr. Waisglass, who received his degree in medicine from the University of Ottawa, has undergone
additional professional training in psychotherapy and psychiatric medicine. He is currently a member of the College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Ontario, the Canadian Medical Association, and the Ontario Medical
Association.
"Barry is an important, strategic, and timely addition, as we expand our operations in Canada
and internationally, and we are delighted that he is joining the Aurora team," said Terry Booth,
CEO. "He is a deeply respected and widely-consulted clinical expert in the use of cannabis as medicine, and brings invaluable new
insights and capabilities to our Company's exceptional management team."
Stock Options Grant to Directors
The Company has granted options to directors Terry Booth, CEO and Steve
Dobler, President to purchase common shares of the Company in the aggregate amount of 2,500,000 (the "Options"). The
Options will vest evenly on a quarterly basis over three years, and are exercisable for a period of five years at $2.27 per share.
About Aurora
Aurora's wholly-owned subsidiary, Aurora Cannabis Enterprises Inc., is a licensed producer of medical cannabis pursuant to
Health Canada's Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR). The Company operates a 55,200 square foot,
state-of-the-art production facility in Mountain View County, Alberta, and is currently
constructing a second 800,000 square foot production facility, known as "Aurora Sky", at the Edmonton International Airport. The Aurora Sky project has secured advanced technology from the most
renowned design and construction suppliers in the Netherlands. Aurora's common shares trade on
the TSX-V under the symbol "ACB".
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Terry Booth
CEO
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Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are
subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially
from those projected in the forward-looking statements. There is no assurance that the Proposal will be completed on the terms or
within the timeframe contemplated in this news release or at all. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly
disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
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SOURCE Aurora Cannabis Inc.
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