Benchmark Botanics Inc. announced that the appointment of Hon. James Moore to the Board of Directors. The appointment strongly positions the company to continue with its business plan and to develop its operations and cannabis assets. He also serves as Chancellor of the University of British Columbia, is the national vice-chair of the Canadian Cancer Society, a member of the NAFTA Council for the Government of Canada and a corporate director. Previously he served as Canada's Minister of Industry, Minister of Canadian Heritage & Official Languages and Secretary of State for the Asia Pacific Gateway and Minister for the 2010 Olympics over a 15-year career as a Member of Parliament.