Who's that Leader in the Mirror? This week I am joined by lifelong friend Myrna L. Gillis KC. I have always been in awe of this incredible dynamo, her leadership, ingenuity, intelligence, and entrepreneurial spirit are par-none. A Lawyer turned advocate she's a champion for changing the cannabis landscape and she says she's shy, oh my! Tune in for more.
 
So who is Myrna L. Gillis KC?

Myrna is the CEO and co-founder of Aqualitas, a vertically integrated multi-cannabis license holder and producer of organically grown cannabis and value-added products distributed domestically and internationally.

She is a disability advocate and practiced law in the vulnerable services sector for 25 years before joining the cannabis industry in 2014. Motivated by a desire to promote access to medical cannabis, through research, innovation, and sustainability she has led her team to highlights including Grow Up’s 2022 Cannabis Cup 1st Place flower, ADCann Best Social Good Campaign,  a Sustainable Technology Award, Canada’s 2020 Grower of the Year, a Spark Innovation Award, and Clean Tech Energy Award for cultivation, as well 16 provincial and federal research grants.

Myrna received her Kings Counsel designation for excellence and integrity in the practice of law and was a business leader bronze award winner in 2019. She is the chair of the Scotia Cannabis Alliance, a board member of the Cannabis Council of Canada, and a board advisor for the Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation. She has volunteered and served on boards for various disabilities and social justice organizations over the last 30 years.

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