Leading operations for the production and distribution of EU-GMP grade MDMA drug substances and drug products.

Morris and Associates Consulting clients had 14 SKUs launched in 2021 valued at over $15M in sales.

As Chief Product Officer for Aurora Cannabis, Shane’s proven leadership and expertise in quality assurance, cannabis operations, regulatory affairs and food safety ensured success in launching legal vapes, gummies, mints, chocolates, cookies, softgels, concentrates and drinks leading to Aurora having the greatest share of the Canadian cannabis 2.0 market (Q1 2020 calendar). In 2020, cannabis products whose development was led by Shane had over $40M in retail sales in Canada. During his time at Aurora, Dr. Morris also led a world class regulatory affairs team managing the largest number of cannabis site licences in Canada, in addition to many international regulatory initiatives.

Providing regulatory expertise and hands-on experience to companies, governments and NGOs

As an executive in the Canadian federal government I led a team of experts who provided policy analysis and advice aimed at improving the federal regulatory and legislative framework for major natural resource projects while promoting regulatory excellence and innovation. Also led financial and performance reporting for the MPMO at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).

Cabinet Committee Operations

Led the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act Implementation Project - development of regulations, bio-safety standards and a licensing scheme for human pathogen use

Cabinet Committee Operations - Provided Treasury Board Ministers advice on Governor in Council (GIC) regulatory submissions related to environment, fisheries and industry portfolios and ensured Government departmental submissions adhered to the Cabinet Directive on Streamlining Regulation (CDSR).

Led a number of files relating to the Animal Pedigree Act, consumer perception research, international regulatory advice on plant agricultural products and coordinated a team for internal and external consultations regarding the next generation of Canadian agricultural policy.

Ensured operational success of plant biotechnology related programs and inspections. Also worked as CFIA emergency centre operations officer during the 2003 BSE outbreak and the 2004 Avian Influenza outbreak

Worked on several research projects; Co-author of commissioned report for the Walkerton Inquiry entitled Best Communication Practices in Communicating a Drinking-Water-Related Public Health Emergency

Internal Communication Officer. Provided advice to MEPs, TD and Senators on science policy issues.