A Cannabis Civil War (LABS) vs. A Breathalyzer Pioneer (BLO) | Ep. 13
Description
This week, we take a "full breath" and dive into the Canadian cannabis sector, exploring two tech-focused companies that perfectly embody the industry's highs and lows.
Jon Brown looks at MediPharm Labs (TSX: LABS), a company successfully expanding its pharmaceutical-grade products globally, yet simultaneously embroiled in a public proxy battle with a dissident shareholder, forcing investors to weigh innovation against internal conflict. Then, Trevor Abes highlights Cannabix Technologies (CSE: BLO), a company diligently developing a first-of-its-kind marijuana breathalyzer, securing key partnerships and seeing its stock rise—all before booking its first dollar of revenue.
This Episode's Picks:
MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS): A pharmaceutical cannabis company expanding its metered-dose inhalers to Europe while fighting a proxy battle that raises questions about governance and stability.
Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO): A pre-revenue technology pioneer that has achieved key testing milestones and a major manufacturing deal for its cannabis and alcohol breathalyzer.
Topics Discussed:
- The cannabis technology and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Shareholder activism and proxy battles.
- Balancing operational momentum with corporate governance risks.
- Investing in pre-revenue, development-stage technology companies.
- The market for cannabis breathalyzer and impairment detection technology.
Further Reading & Resources:
- What is going on with MediPharm Labs?
- Diversify away from cannabis retail with this technology stock
- Cannabix Technologies Enters Contract Manufacturing Agreement with Price Industries for BreathLogix Devices
- This week’s picks: TSX:LABS | CSE:BLO
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