TORONTO, CANADA - 2026/04/26: Avi Lewis, son of Stephen Lewis and the newly elected leader of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) in Canada seen speaking to the mourners. A memorial service at the Chrysalis Theatre at Toronto Metropolitan University honored the life and legacy of Canadian politician, diplomat, and activist Stephen Lewis, who died at 88. Mourners gathered to reflect on his work in human rights, social justice, and global HIV/AIDS advocacy. Tributes also highlighted his support for African grandmothers and community-led responses to the AIDS epidemic. (Photo by Stacey Newman/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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The closure of BioWare is a tremendous loss, not just for gamers but for Canada: The Edmonton-based studio was named one of the country's best places to work multiple times over the years, even after the Electronic Arts acquisition that ultimately spelled its doom. It's not entirely surprising, then, that its shutdown caught the attention of one of the country's top politicians, who had some harsh words for Electronic Arts about it.