Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Minister of Western Economic Diversification presented the Export Award of Distinction to BioWare of Edmonton.
BioWare develops advanced technology for video and computer games. It has received over 37 Game of the Year awards for its internationally acclaimed products.
Lucasfilms, Microsoft and other producers have chosen this company as their partner for international projects.
Since 1995, BioWare has sold more than 8 million software units in over 40 countries. Exports make up about 98% of BioWare's sales; last year alone accounting for about $13 million.
The 21st century economy is an economy open to the world. Western Canadian companies like BioWare are leading the way.