# Canadian MP Pushes BioWare Independence from EA

> Canadian politician seeks government help to let BioWare buy back studio from EA.
- Title: Canadian MP Pushes BioWare Independence from EA · IGN
- Summary: Canadian politician seeks government help to let BioWare buy back studio from EA.
- Keywords: canadian government, bioware, electronic arts, mass effect, petitions, canadian politics, video game studios, intellectual property, IGN
- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/canadian-politician-petitions-government-to-help-bioware-buy-its-way-from-under-ea
- Author: Jacqueline Thomas
- Published: 2026-11-06T19:26:06.339+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: canadian government, bioware, electronic arts, mass effect, petitions, canadian politics, video game studios, intellectual property, gaming, entertainment
## BioWare Closure
EA shut BioWare after purchasing studio in 2007.
## Canadian Petition
Brendan Routh initiated petition e-7898 with 2,861 signatures.
## MP Don Davies
Don Davies sponsored petition to fund BioWare independence from EA.
## Petition Goals
Petition asks government to provide capital for BioWare buyback and protect Canadian businesses.
## EA's Pattern
EA buys developers, sets unrealistic timelines, overworks staff, and shuts studios when sales fail.
## Petition Threshold
Petition reached 500 signatures before House of Commons review.
## Next Steps
Canadian government may act on petition to fund BioWare independence from EA.
## Key takeaway

Canadian MP Don Davies petitioned government to fund BioWare's independence from EA after studio closure.