Maple Leaf Receives Stage 5 Notice

(TSX-V: MGW)
Jan. 04, 2017 –$0.57

CALGARY, Jan. 4, 2017 /CNW/ - Maple Leaf Green World (MGW-V) ("Maple Leaf" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received notice from Health Canada that its application to become a licensed producer under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations ("ACMPR") has progressed to the Review stage, which is Stage 5 of the seven stages process established under the ACMPR.  The Company is now in a position,  among other things, preparing their facility site at Telkwa, B.C, with the goal of preparing for a pre-license inspection by Health Canada.

The Company also like to confirm that it has decided to terminate the non-brokered private placement of up to $2 million in convertible debentures, which was announced on December 6, 2016.  Since that announcement, Maple Leaf has determined that other sources of financing are available to it in sufficient amounts to allow the Company to fund the proposed expansions of its operations in Nevada and California.  Further details of the new financing arrangements will be provided as soon as the terms thereof are finalized.

For further information regarding Maple Leaf Green World Inc., please visit the www.mlgreenworld.com.

About Maple Leaf Green World Inc.

Maple Leaf Green World Inc. is a Canadian company that focuses on the cannabis industry in North America. With over 10 years extensive greenhouse management experience, it applies its eco- agriculture knowledge and cultivation technology to produce contaminant free organic cannabis products . The Company is currently involved in three cannabis projects:

1. Canada – The Company has applied for a ACMPR license for a 80,000 sq ft greenhouse  complex in B.C. in August 2014 and has been in Stage 4 (Security Clearance) with Health Canada since December 2015.
2. California – The Company is in a joint venture with a Non- Profit Co-Op to cultivate cannabis for its members.  The Company owns 20 acres of land and has 2 greenhouses in production since September 2016.  The site on which the joint venture operates has capacity for additional greenhouses.  Maple Leaf is also  in the process of applying for a cultivation license in San Diego area.
3. Nevada – The Company is in the process to acquire a cultivation permit for a 33,500 sq ft facility from an existing licensee and has plans for a facility operating in the city of Henderson, 15 miles from Las Vegas.

Maple Leaf's long term objective is to produce cannabis oil and export its products to approved countries.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange or its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Certain statements in this news release including (i) statements that may contain words such as "anticipate", "could", "expect", "seek", "may" "intend", "will", "believe", "should", "project", "forecast", "plan" and similar expressions, including the negatives thereof, (ii) statements that are based on current expectations and estimates about the markets in which Maple Leaf operates and (iii) statements of belief, intentions and expectations about developments, results and events that will or may occur in the future, constitute "forward-looking statements" and are based on certain assumptions and analysis made by Maple Leaf. There is no assurance that sufficient financing can be raised or that permits will be available to allow the Company to carry out its current projects on a timely basis.

Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to future capital expenditures, including the amount, nature and timing thereof; other development trends within the marijuana industry and the status of, and ability to capitalize on, opportunities available to the Company as well as the business strategy; expansion and growth of Maple Leaf's business and operations and other such matters. Such forward-looking statements are subject to important risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict and may affect Maple Leaf's operations, including, but not limited to: the impact of general economic conditions; industry conditions; the availability of equity or debt financing; government and regulatory developments including availability of requisite licenses; product supply and demand; competition; and Maple Leaf's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel. Maple Leaf's actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do occur, what benefits Maple Leaf will derive therefrom.

SOURCE Maple Leaf Green World Inc.

Maple Leaf Green World Inc., Raymond Lai, Chairman, President & CEO, [phone], [phone], [email protected] www.mlgreenworld.com