Leviathan Cannabis Names Prominent Montreal Physician Dr. Rubin Becker to Its Board of Directors

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2018) - Leviathan Cannabis Group Inc. (CSE: EPIC) (the "Company" or "Leviathan") announces the addition of Dr. Rubin Becker to its Board of Directors.

Dr. Becker MD, FRCP(C) is a distinguished medical doctor with extensive expertise in geriatric and internal medicine. He currently holds the position of Chief, Division of Internal Medicine at Montreal Jewish General Hospital and is an Associate Professor of Medicine at McGill University. Previously, Dr. Becker served as Medical Director at Montreal's Mount Sinai Hospital and the facility's founding Director of Palliative Care. He also served as the Chief of Medicine at the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital.

"This highly-respected physician has dedicated much of his career to investigating and implementing better treatments and therapies to alleviate the pain and suffering of patients — specifically the elderly," stated Martin J. Doane, CEO of Leviathan. "Dr. Becker's decades of experience in senior positions at world-class institutions, together with his deep medical knowledge and vast experience in geriatrics delivers strong board governance, leadership and value to Leviathan. A principal component of the Company's growth strategy is to develop the pending acquisition of Pulse Rx. This boutique pharmacy currently supplies traditional pharmacy services to nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Leviathan intends to use this unique platform to create and market innovative cannabis therapies both domestically and internationally."

Dr. Becker joins the Board as an independent Director and a member of the audit committee. He replaces Mr. Rick Rogers as a member of the Board of Directors effective October 3, 2018. The Leviathan Board of Directors expresses its gratitude to Mr. Rogers for his commitment and service to the Company.

Stock Options Grant

Leviathan also announces the granting of stock options to Dr. Becker exercisable for up to 400,000 Common Shares at $1.50 vesting quarterly, in advance, in equal tranches over two years. The options will expire 2 years from the date they vest.

About Leviathan Cannabis

Leviathan plans on executing a series of strategic acquisitions that extend across all vertical markets in Canada and internationally, to support the Company's proprietary brand strategy. This global reach positions the Company to be a leading multi-jurisdictional medical and recreational cannabis enterprise — one that brings together the best cannabis products, brands and expertise from Canada and around the world. The Leviathan portfolio currently comprises Jekyll+Hyde Brand Builders Inc., a marketing services agency specializing in the cannabis sector, and Woodstock Biomed Inc., a late-stage applicant under the ACMPR, which is in the process of retrofitting a substantial greenhouse production facility in Pelham, Ontario. Leviathan recently announced its intention to acquire Pulse Rx Inc., a boutique-style pharmacy currently providing core pharmacy services to institutional clients including nursing and retirement homes. Pulse Rx will form an integral component in Leviathan's future retail distribution model for cannabis products.

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For more information, contact Martin J. Doane, CEO, Leviathan Cannabis Group Inc. at 416.903.6691 or Jayne Beckwith, Chief Communications Officer at Leviathan Cannabis Group Inc. at 416.806.0591.

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