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Canadian MP Don Davies has formally sponsored a government petition (e‑7898) urging federal support to enable BioWare’s employees to buy back the studio after Electronic Arts announced its closure. The petition, launched by Burnaby resident Brendan Routh, seeks capital to secure BioWare’s independence and protect Canadian intellectual property from foreign corporate control. It follows a fan‑driven Change.org campaign that amassed over 300,000 signatures, though the official petition has gathered 2,861 signatures, surpassing the 500‑signature threshold required for House of Commons consideration. Davies argues that EA’s acquisition model harms Canadian developers, citing job losses and diminished game quality. The petition also calls for broader safeguards for Canadian businesses against U.S. corporate influence.