Catherine Jacobson: Pot is a medicine like any other

Catherine Jacobson: Pot is a medicine like any other

NATIONAL POST

These seismic global shifts in perception and policy have a deeply personal significance for me. As a scientist and director of clinical research at Tilray, one of Canada’s largest producers of medical cannabis, I welcome policies that open the doors for ground-breaking and potentially life-saving research.

Medical marijuana to become an instant $100 million industry, study shows

Medical marijuana to become an instant $100 million industry, study shows

NEWS.COM.AU

Earlier this month, the global president of Canadian firm Tilray predicted medical marijuana had the potential to be a billion-dollar industry in Australia and create thousands of skilled jobs.

Extended Interview with global president of Tilray Brendan Kennedy

Extended Interview with global president of Tilray Brendan Kennedy

ABC NEWS AUSTRALIA

Medical cannabis is a US$10b market that will grow to $100b over next 3 to 5 years, that's according to Brendan Kennedy, global president of Tilray, one of the largest producers of the product. Tilray is owned by US private equity firm Privateer Holdings. Last week the Australian senate passed legislation to allow the growing of medical cannabis.

NSW medical cannabis trial to treat chemotherapy patients suffering nausea

NSW medical cannabis trial to treat chemotherapy patients suffering nausea

AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

The largest clinical trial of its kind, testing medicinal cannabis to treat chemotherapy patients suffering from nausea, has been announced by New South Wales Premier Mike Baird. About 330 patients are expected to take part in the clinical trial which will use a cannabis-derived tablet manufactured by Canadian company Tilray.

NSW Government announces third medical cannabis trial for chemotherapy

NSW Government announces third medical cannabis trial for chemotherapy

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

A Canadian pharmaceutical company, Tilray, will supply the trial with specially-prepared tablets that contain marijuana extracts that maximise the drug's anti-nausea properties and minimise its psychoactive effects.

Canada’s licensed growers want sales tax taken off medical marijuana

Canada’s licensed growers want sales tax taken off medical marijuana

THE GLOBE AND MAIL

Philippe Lucas, executive director of the council, said he met with a policy adviser to Finance Minister Bill Morneau during prebudget consultations last week. His group represents Tilray, Peace Naturals and Delta 9 Bio-Tech, which are among about two dozen commercial producers licensed to ship medical marijuana to patients through the mail.

Canada’s medical pot producers set sights on recreational users

Canada’s medical pot producers set sights on recreational users

THE GLOBE AND MAIL

What we continue to hear from government, both at the provincial and federal level, is they are very focused on ensuring a high level of control and quality on the production of cannabis for the adult recreational space, and we are very supportive of that,” said Greg Engel, chief executive of Tilray, which has been a licensed producer for nearly two years.

Canada’s medical pot producers set sights on recreational users

Canada’s medical pot producers set sights on recreational users

THE GLOBE AND MAIL

“What we continue to hear from government, both at the provincial and federal level, is they are very focused on ensuring a high level of control and quality on the production of cannabis for the adult recreational space, and we are very supportive of that,” said Greg Engel, chief executive of Tilray, which has been a licensed producer for nearly two years.

Part 2: Doctors urge cannabis caution for children with chronic diseases

Part 2: Doctors urge cannabis caution for children with chronic diseases

VANCOUVER SUN

A B.C. company licensed by Health Canada could be involved in the first Canadian trial of CBD oil and epilepsy in adults. Nanaimo-based Tilray will provide CBD oil capsules to a team working with the Ontario Brain Institute.

Mom denied marijuana prescription for daughter turns to Ontario clinic

Mom denied marijuana prescription for daughter turns to Ontario clinic

THE GLOBE AND MAIL

An Alberta mother whose daughter has severe epilepsy has travelled to Ontario for a medical marijuana prescription after the girl’s doctor said he was no longer allowed to provide permission to purchase the product.

Five now licensed to produce cannabis oil

Five now licensed to produce cannabis oil

LIFT MAGAZINE

Three more Canadian medical cannabis producers have been issued production licenses for cannabis oils. Quebec’s Hydropothecary, BC’s Tilray and Saskatchewan’s Prairie Plant Systems (CanniMed) were all added to Health Canada’s production list today, after initially licensing BC’s Whistler Medical and Ontario’s Peace Naturals late last week.