Winnipeg Free Press By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press Posted: Last Modified: 2:33 PM CST Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 In the latest sign of the cannabis industry's efforts to streamline its operations and take advantage of what they hope will be a promising U.S. market, two of Canada's most prominent pot companies said Wednesday that they plan to merge. Cannabis plants are seen at a facility in Sainte-Eustache, Que., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. Aphria Inc. and Tilray Inc. say they will combine to become the world's largest cannabis company based on revenue. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz In the latest sign of the cannabis industry's efforts to streamline its operations and take advantage of what they hope will be a promising U.S. market, two of Canada's most prominent pot companies said Wednesday that they plan to merge.