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Canadian union wants federal scrutiny of EA sale over national security risks

by The Canadian Press May 8, 2026

written by The Canadian Press May 8, 2026

By Tara Deschamps A Canadian union is asking the federal government and competition watchdog to scrutinize a takeover of one of the world's biggest video game makers by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and a private equity firm owned by U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law. The Communication...

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