Aphria Educates kicks off its first initiative
in partnership with Drugs Free Kids Canada, making stops in
Toronto and Vancouver
LEAMINGTON, ON, Sept. 24, 2019 /CNW/ - September 24, 2019 – Aphria Inc. ("Aphria"
or the "Company") (TSX: APHA and NYSE: APHA) today
announced the launch of its cannabis education program
'Aphria Educates'. This program is mandated to
educate Canadian adults on responsible and safe use of all cannabis
products legally available now and in the future.
The first Aphria Educates event will be a two-city
educational panel in conjunction with Drugs Free Kids Canada (DFK),
a Canadian non-profit organization providing parents with
evidence-informed information about youth and substance use while
promoting frequent, balanced parent-youth discussions about drugs.
Entitled Aphria Educates with Drug
Free Kids Canada, the panels will focus on furthering
awareness around the potential harms of cannabis for youth and help
parents navigate the ever-evolving Canadian cannabis landscape.
The Aphria Educates with Drugs Free Kids Canada
initiative follows the 2018 Charter Agreement entered into by
Aphria and DFK solidifying their commitment to ongoing cannabis
education.
Comprised of expert panelists from across the country, Aphria
Educates with Drugs Free Kids Canada brings together thought
leaders from various organizations focused on education, including:
Susan Hutt from Drug Free Kids
Canada, Nikita Stanley and
Aleks Jassem from The Rebel Mama,
and Michelle Latinsky, Director of
Education at Aphria Inc. The Aphria Educates with Drugs Free
Kids Canada panels will take place in Toronto on October
2nd and in Vancouver on October
3rd.
"Cannabis education is a cornerstone of our Corporate
Social Responsibility platform and is paramount in everything we do
at Aphria Inc. We are proud to launch Aphria
Educates, an engaging program that is designed to educate on the
safe and responsible use of legal cannabis," said Irwin D. Simon. "There is no better partner
than Drug Free Kids Canada to help kick off this first initiative
of Aphria Educates, which we believe will deliver important
information and will encourage necessary dialogue among
Canadian parents and their children."
"With the anticipated legalization of new recreational
cannabis products, it's more important than ever for us as parents
to be equipped with information to support helpful and fruitful
conversations that can empower youth to make healthy choices."
said Susan Hutt, Community Programs
Manager at Drug Free Kids Canada. "Drug Free Kids Canada has
been a leader in providing parents with the knowledge they need to
educate their kids about drugs. We're confident the Aphria Educates
with Drugs Free Kids Canada panel will help promote evidence-based
dialogue about cannabis and youth. The education program we have
developed alongside Aphria is industry leading and we are proud to
take a place in this important discussion."
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About Aphria Inc.
Aphria Inc. is a leading global cannabis company driven by an
unrelenting commitment to our people, the planet, product quality
and innovation. Headquartered in Leamington, Ontario – the greenhouse capital
of Canada – Aphria Inc. has been
setting the standard for the low-cost production of high-quality
cannabis at scale, grown in the most natural conditions possible.
Focusing on untapped opportunities and backed by the latest
technologies, Aphria Inc. is committed to bringing breakthrough
innovation to the global cannabis market. The Company's portfolio
of brands is grounded in expertly-researched consumer insights
designed to meet the needs of every consumer segment. Rooted in our
founders' multi-generational expertise in commercial agriculture,
Aphria Inc. drives sustainable long-term shareholder value through
a diversified approach to innovation, strategic partnerships and
global expansion, with a presence in more than 10 countries across
5 continents.
For more information, visit: aphriainc.com
About Drug Free Kids Canada
Drug Free Kids Canada is a private sector, non-profit organization
that creates and disseminates drug education and prevention
messages with the help of their partners in advertising, research
and media. DFK also offers parents valuable tools and practical
tips on how to start the conversation with their kids
at DrugFreeKidsCanada.org.
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