Avi Lewis, leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, calls for the Canadian government to help BioWare buy itself back, so the studio can resume making Mass Effect. In posts on X, Lewis argues that government support should enable BioWare to regain control from Electronic Arts (EA), according to the outlets covering the proposal.
The reports frame the idea as an ownership and control measure rather than a direct commentary on game development itself. Multiple outlets emphasize that Lewis wants to keep private equity from playing a role in BioWare’s future, while others focus more on the practical goal of restoring independent operation. Across coverage, the central element is a proposed government-backed path for BioWare employees to pursue ownership and continue the studio’s work.
