A public petition to save BioWare has drawn enough signatures that the Canadian government will at least have to think about it: 'This is absolutely possible,' MP says

A Canadian public petition calling for the government to save BioWare from its American parent company, Electronic Arts, has garnered over 3,000 signatures, prompting the government to take notice. The petition, formally known as e-7989, requests the government to provide BioWare with the necessary capital to become an independent Canadian company, protect Canadian businesses from foreign corporate interests, and champion inclusivity and democracy in line with Canada's national identity.

While the NDP leader Avi Lewis initially expressed support for the idea, the NDP is currently out of power and focused on other matters, such as repairing Canada's relationship with the United States. Additionally, EA has shown no interest in selling BioWare, making it difficult for the government to step in and provide the required funds.

However, NDP Member of Parliament Don Davies is taking the matter seriously, aiming to demonstrate the widespread Canadian support for preserving BioWare and its employees' opportunity to buy the studio back. The petition remains open until March 4, 2027, and can be signed at ourcommons.ca.