# 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

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/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/
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:14:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T20:13:09+00:00
- Original publisher: PC Gamer
- Original article: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mass-effect/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/
- Topics: Americas, Culture, Food

## Key points

- BioWare petition passes the threshold for a Canadian government response.
- It is nearing 3,000 signatures; 500 valid names trigger certification.
- EA’s ownership makes government-backed independence difficult.

## Summary

An official Canadian e-petition calling on the government to help save BioWare has passed the threshold for a formal response, bringing the studio’s future into Parliament’s view. The petition concerns BioWare’s staff and independence, rather than simply asking for another Mass Effect game.

It is nearing 3,000 signatures, while 500 valid signatures from Canadian citizens or residents are enough for certification. Once presented or filed, the government must respond within 45 days. The petition asks for three actions, though the article text does not specify them; practical obstacles include EA’s ownership of BioWare and the government’s other priorities. NDP MP Don Davies, who sponsored it, says the studio has been an important Canadian cultural export.

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