TORONTO, April 11, 2019 /CNW/ - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) will replace Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) in the S&P/TSX 60 Index effective prior to the open of trading on Thursday, April 18. Concurrent with the replacement, Goldcorp will be dropped from the S&P/TSX Composite Index.  Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE:NEM) is acquiring Goldcorp in a transaction expected to be completed soon pending final conditions.

Canopy Growth engages in growing, possession, and sale of medical cannabis, headquartered in Smiths Falls, ON.

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