(TSX-V: MGW, OTCQB:MGWFF)

Jan. 19, 2017 –$0.74

CALGARY, Jan. 19, 2017 /CNW/ - Maple Leaf Green World (MGW-V) ("Maple Leaf" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, after careful consideration of other options, the Company intends to build a new facility for its Nevada operations, using the same site BioNeva Innovations of Henderson LLC ("BioNeva") employed to obtain its cultivation permit (the "Permit").

After reviewing many existing industrial properties in Henderson over the last two months, the Company was unable to find a property that satisfied our operational requirements, without major renovations. As such, management has decided to build a new facility to meet its specifications and the requirements of the City of Henderson. Maple Leaf believes that constructing a new facility will not only save money, but will also save it the time associated with transferring the Permit to a new site. This decision will allow the Company to move quickly to acquiring the Permit, pursuant to the terms of the previously announced LOI (see news release dated December 14, 2016), through the purchase of 100% of the shares of BioNeva, the company created to hold the Permit.

The Company is currently in negotiations with the owner of the vacant site used by BioNeva in its original permit application. Once this site is secured, the Company will finalize the acquisition of the Permit from BioNeva as outlined above.

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

About Maple Leaf Green World Inc.

Maple Leaf Green World Inc. is a Canaan 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:

Canada – The Company has applied for an ACMPR license for an 80,000 sq ft greenhouse complex in B.C. in August 2014 and is now in Stage 5 (Review) with Health Canada.

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 the San Diego area.

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.

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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.

For further information: Maple Leaf Green World Inc., Raymond Lai, Chairman, President & CEO, +1(403) 452-4552, +1(403) 452-6900, [email protected], www.mlgreenworld.com