Canadian Politician Petitions Government to Help BioWare Buy Its Way From Under EA

Following the recent shutdown of BioWare by its US parent company, EA, a Canadian politician has initiated an official government petition to support the studio. Burnaby, British Columbia resident Brendan Routh launched the petition, sponsored by Vancouver Kingsway MP Don Davies, with the aim of securing capital for BioWare's independence and ownership of its intellectual property.

The petition also urges the Canadian government to safeguard businesses from being controlled by foreign entities and to champion inclusivity, tolerance, democracy, justice, and civil rights, which are integral to Canada's national identity. As of now, the petition has gathered 2,861 signatures, surpassing the government's minimum requirement of 500 signatures for discussion in the House of Commons.

While it remains uncertain whether the government will address the matter, Don Davies has defended the petition, asserting that BioWare's developers possess the expertise to manage their studio and create beloved games. Another Canadian politician, Avi Lewis, previously proposed a similar idea, but the official petition provides a more concrete opportunity for action.