Pubdate: Tue, 22 Apr 2014
Source: Nanaimo Daily News (CN BC)
Page: A3
Copyright: 2014 Nanaimo Daily News
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/nanaimodailynews/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1608
Author: Cara McKenna

MEDICINAL POT PRODUCER TILRAY GETS OFFICIAL OK FROM HEALTH CANADA TO 
START SHIPPING PRODUCT

A Nanaimo medicinal pot factory received its license from Health
Canada last week and is now officially able to distribute cannabis
across Canada.

Tilray, located at Duke Point, has been busy trimming, photographing
and testing marijuana as it prepares for its first shipments,
according to company vice president Philippe Lucas.

Tilray has also had a steady stream of interest from locals, with over
1,000 applications being taken in since the company started accepting
resumes.

"We're settling into a really nice groove," said Lucas.

He added that he initially didn't know quite what to prepare for,
given that Tilray is one of the first large-scale marijuana production
facilities in Canada.

Since legislation changes on April 1, the company has been registering
patients, testing cannabis and trimming plants.

"Just business as usual," Lucas said. "Of course, we're in the
business of producing a premium quality cannabis supply for critically
and chronically ill Canadians. The patient is never lost here at Tilray."

Pricing for cannabis will be available before the end of the week, and
Lucas said the company is still hiring sales and customer service
representatives.  
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MAP posted-by: Jo-D