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Nov 6, 2026
Canadian politician tears into EA and calls for federal support of BioWare
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
A Canadian petition demanding federal funding for BioWare has surpassed the 3,488‑signature threshold required for parliamentary consideration, prompting the House of Commons to respond within 45 days. The petition, backed by New Democrat MP Don Davies, seeks capital to secure BioWare’s independence from Electronic Arts, protect Canadian creative industries, and uphold Canadian values. It follows EA’s closure of the Edmonton studio and the cancellation of Mass Effect 5, sparking a #SaveMassEffect movement that has amassed over 300,000 signatures.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The petition forces the federal government to confront the growing trend of U.S.
- · firms acquiring and shuttering Canadian game studios, potentially reshaping Canada’s cultural export strategy.
