Canopy Growth Changes Auditors Amidst Ongoing Financial Reporting Challenges

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Canopy Growth announced the resignation of its independent auditor, PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP, citing strategic changes in the firm's cannabis sector services, and appointed MNP LLP as its new auditor. This follows recent restatements and an adverse opinion on internal controls.

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• Auditor Resignation

  PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP resigned as Canopy Growth's independent registered public accounting firm, effective August 7, 2026.

• Reason for Resignation

  The firm cited "strategic changes in the desire of the firm to provide services to the cannabis sector" as the reason for its resignation.

• Adverse Opinion on Internal Controls

  PKFOD's prior audit report for March 31, 2026, included an adverse opinion on the company's internal control over financial reporting due to a material weakness.

• New Auditor Appointed

  MNP LLP, a nationally recognized auditing firm, was engaged as the successor independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.

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This auditor change is notable given Canopy Growth's recent history of financial reporting issues, including restatements and an adverse opinion on internal controls over financial reporting from the resigning auditor. While the resignation was attributed to the auditor's strategic shift away from the cannabis sector rather than disagreements with the company, the timing adds to the narrative of scrutiny around the company's financial statements. The engagement of a new auditor, MNP LLP, is a necessary step to ensure continued compliance and auditing oversight.