Canadian Union Seeks Scrutiny of $55B Electronic Arts Sale

A Canadian union is calling for federal scrutiny of the proposed $55 billion sale of US video game giant Electronic Arts (EA), citing potential national security risks due to EA's significant Canadian presence.

9 May, 00:37 — 9 May, 00:37

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Union wants federal scrutiny of $55B US Electronic Arts sale over national security risks

The American company has had a footprint in Canada since at least 1991, when it swallowed Distinctive Software, a Burnaby, B.C.-based video game developer. EA now boasts five offices in the country that have contributed significantly to the company's hit soccer and hockey games and Canada's broader $5.1 billion video game industry.

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Canadian Union Seeks Scrutiny of $55B Electronic Arts Sale

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