Quebec Based HEMP.CA Group Announces Planting of Initial Hemp Crop Pursuant to Health Canada License

SAINT-LUCIEN, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - June 16, 2016) -

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HEMP.CA Group ('Hemp.ca'), a multi-brand company operating in the cannabis and hemp sectors, is pleased to announce that it has begun its operation in St. Lucien with the planting of 11 carefully selected hemp cultivars. Hemp.ca has been approved by Health Canada to cultivate and extract hemp seeds under the 'IHR' (Industrial Hemp Regulations). The hemp cultivars will be used to supply the seed stock requirements of Hemp.ca's various subsidiary brands.

Hemp.ca's CEO Mr. Dany Lefebvre commented "as the Saint- Lucien operations expand Hemp.ca will become a preeminent agricultural developer, joining forces with other major agricultural producers in the region to provide a significant economic base for the area. Hemp.ca benefits from access to multiple acres of farmland in a prime geographic location. The cannabis plant and hemp based products offer incredible therapeutic and health benefits. Hemp is one of the most versatile and beneficial crops in the world and there is a huge surge in interest globally around commercializing and developing this incredible plant. I am confident that Hemp.ca will become a leading brand within Canada and abroad in the exploding commercial hemp market".

Hemp.ca has surrounded itself with a team of passionate experts actively engaged in the agriculture, research, marketing and distribution of hemp products under the unique Hemp.ca's various subsidiary brands. With seeds in the ground, a network of Canadian partners established and a bilingual website HEMP.CA Group will focus on building a world class company to service this rapidly expanding market at the highest level.

About Hemp.ca

The HEMP.CA Group is a multi-brand company made-in-Québec that grows, processes, markets and distributes its hemp-based health products. HEMP.CA's commercial and educative activities are focussed on hemp products.

Complete information about the HEMP.CA Group is accessible via the website : www.hemp.ca

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