{"id":23796,"date":"2026-06-22T01:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T01:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/?page_id=23796"},"modified":"2026-06-22T01:15:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T01:15:50","slug":"super-visa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/fa\/super-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"23796\" class=\"elementor elementor-23796\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c06b107 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"c06b107\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d42ce1 sc_inner_width_none sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"0d42ce1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1d852a sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f1d852a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-- ===== BroadGate \u2014 Super Visa page widget. 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margin-right:auto; }\r\n    .bgsv__cta-row{ justify-content:center; margin-bottom:8px; }\r\n    .bgsv__cta-eyebrow{ justify-content:center; }\r\n    .bgsv__cta-media img{ max-width:320px; }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width:680px){\r\n    .bgsv__h{ flex-direction:column; gap:4px; }\r\n    .bgsv__toc ol{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }\r\n    .bgsv__intro{ border-radius:18px; margin-left:12px; margin-right:12px; }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"bgsv\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===== Intro \/ hero band ===== -->\r\n  <header class=\"bgsv__intro\">\r\n    <div class=\"bgsv__intro-sheen\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bgsv__grid-tex\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bgsv__wrap\">\r\n      <p class=\"bgsv__eyebrow\">Reunite With Family<\/p>\r\n      <h1 class=\"bgsv__title\">The Canada <span class=\"it\">Super Visa<\/span> for Parents &amp; Grandparents<\/h1>\r\n      <p class=\"bgsv__lede\">\r\n        The super visa lets parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents visit their\r\n        family in Canada for extended periods. It is a multiple-entry visa that can stay valid for up to 10 years,\r\n        allowing stays of several years at a time \u2014 far longer than a standard visitor visa. The trade-off is a\r\n        few specific conditions: an inviting host who meets an income threshold, qualifying private medical\r\n        insurance, and an immigration medical exam.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"bgsv__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"bgsv__wrap\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== Table of Contents ===== -->\r\n      <nav class=\"bgsv__toc bgsv__reveal\" aria-label=\"On this page\">\r\n        <h2>On this page<\/h2>\r\n        <ol>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#sv-what\">What is the Super Visa<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#sv-elig\">Who Can Apply<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#sv-income\">Minimum Income Your Host Needs<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#sv-insurance\">Mandatory Medical Insurance<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#sv-apply\">How to Apply<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#sv-docs\">Documents You'll Need<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#sv-stay\">Length of Stay &amp; Extending<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li><a href=\"#sv-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <\/ol>\r\n      <\/nav>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 1. What is the Super Visa -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgsv__sec bgsv__reveal\" id=\"sv-what\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgsv__h\"><span class=\"num\">01<\/span> What is the Super Visa<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          The <strong>super visa<\/strong> is a special multiple-entry temporary resident visa issued by\r\n          <strong>Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)<\/strong> for the parents and grandparents\r\n          of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Unlike a regular visitor visa, it is designed for long,\r\n          repeated family visits and can remain valid for up to 10 years.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__note\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>The super visa is <strong>not the same as sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence<\/strong>. It is a long-stay visitor option \u2014 it does not grant permanent status or lead directly to it.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Because the super visa is meant for visiting rather than settling, applicants must satisfy an officer\r\n          that they will leave Canada at the end of their authorized stay, in addition to meeting the\r\n          super-visa-specific conditions described below.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 2. Who Can Apply -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgsv__sec bgsv__reveal\" id=\"sv-elig\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgsv__h\"><span class=\"num\">02<\/span> Who Can Apply<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>To be considered for a super visa, you generally must:<\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgsv__list\">\r\n          <li>be the <strong>parent or grandparent<\/strong> of a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a person registered under the Indian Act<\/li>\r\n          <li>have a host in Canada (your child or grandchild) who provides a signed <strong>letter of invitation<\/strong> and meets the minimum income requirement<\/li>\r\n          <li>have qualifying <strong>private medical insurance<\/strong> in place (see below)<\/li>\r\n          <li>complete an <strong>immigration medical exam<\/strong> with an IRCC-approved panel physician<\/li>\r\n          <li>be admissible to Canada and satisfy an officer that you will leave at the end of your stay<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>Dependants (such as a spouse or younger children) <strong>cannot be included<\/strong> on a super visa application \u2014 only parents and grandparents are eligible. Family members who wish to visit must apply for their own visitor status.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 3. Minimum Income Your Host Needs -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgsv__sec bgsv__reveal\" id=\"sv-income\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgsv__h\"><span class=\"num\">03<\/span> Minimum Income Your Host Needs<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Your host in Canada must show they can financially support you during your stay by meeting a\r\n          <strong>minimum necessary income<\/strong>, based on Statistics Canada's Low Income Cut-Offs (LICO) and\r\n          their total family size. The figures below are the amounts published by IRCC:\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgsv__list\">\r\n          <li>1 person \u2014 <strong>$30,526<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>2 people \u2014 <strong>$38,002<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>3 people \u2014 <strong>$46,720<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>4 people \u2014 <strong>$56,724<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>5 people \u2014 <strong>$64,336<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>6 people \u2014 <strong>$72,560<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>7 people \u2014 <strong>$80,784<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>each additional family member \u2014 add <strong>$8,224<\/strong><\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>As of <strong>June 2026<\/strong>, these income amounts are set by IRCC and change periodically (they are tied to LICO). Confirm the current figures on the official IRCC page before applying.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\r\n          As of <strong>March 31, 2026<\/strong>, IRCC introduced added flexibility in how the income test can be\r\n          met: the host (and any co-signer) may show they meet the threshold in <strong>either of the two tax\r\n          years<\/strong> before applying, and, if the host meets a required minimum percentage of the threshold,\r\n          the <strong>visiting parent's or grandparent's income can be added<\/strong> to cover the remaining\r\n          amount. The host typically proves income with their CRA notice of assessment.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 4. Mandatory Medical Insurance -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgsv__sec bgsv__reveal\" id=\"sv-insurance\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgsv__h\"><span class=\"num\">04<\/span> Mandatory Medical Insurance<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Because super visa holders are not covered by provincial or territorial health plans, qualifying\r\n          <strong>private medical insurance<\/strong> is a mandatory part of every application. Your policy must:\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgsv__list\">\r\n          <li>provide a minimum of <strong>$100,000<\/strong> in emergency medical coverage<\/li>\r\n          <li>be valid for <strong>at least 1 year<\/strong> from your date of entry to Canada<\/li>\r\n          <li>cover <strong>health care, hospitalization, and repatriation<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>be <strong>paid in full<\/strong> (or in instalments with a deposit) \u2014 a quote is not accepted<\/li>\r\n          <li>be valid for <strong>each entry<\/strong> to Canada and available for review by a border officer<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>The insurer can be a <strong>Canadian insurance company<\/strong> or an <strong>insurance company outside Canada<\/strong> that is authorized by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) and issues the policy as part of its insurance business in Canada. If your coverage expires before you leave, you must renew it to keep coverage for your whole stay.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 5. How to Apply -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgsv__sec bgsv__reveal\" id=\"sv-apply\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgsv__h\"><span class=\"num\">05<\/span> How to Apply<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>The super visa is generally applied for from outside Canada. The typical process is:<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__steps\">\r\n          <div class=\"bgsv__step\">\r\n            <h3>Get Your Letter of Invitation<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Your host (your child or grandchild) prepares a signed letter inviting you, confirming they will support you and including details of their household and income.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgsv__step\">\r\n            <h3>Confirm the Income Requirement<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Your host gathers proof they meet the minimum necessary income for their family size, such as their CRA notice of assessment.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgsv__step\">\r\n            <h3>Buy Qualifying Medical Insurance<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Purchase a policy that meets all of IRCC's conditions and obtain proof of payment, since a quote is not enough.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgsv__step\">\r\n            <h3>Complete Your Medical Exam<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Have an immigration medical exam done by an IRCC-approved panel physician and keep the proof of completion.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgsv__step\">\r\n            <h3>Submit Your Application<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Apply online through the Government of Canada portal with all supporting documents, and pay the required fees.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgsv__step\">\r\n            <h3>Provide Biometrics &amp; Await a Decision<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Give biometrics if requested and respond to any further requests. If approved, you'll receive your visa to travel to Canada.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 6. Documents You'll Need -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgsv__sec bgsv__reveal\" id=\"sv-docs\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgsv__h\"><span class=\"num\">06<\/span> Documents You'll Need<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>While requirements vary by case and visa office, a super visa application commonly includes:<\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"bgsv__list\">\r\n          <li>a signed <strong>letter of invitation<\/strong> from your host in Canada<\/li>\r\n          <li>proof your host is a <strong>Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>proof of your <strong>relationship<\/strong> to the host (such as a birth certificate)<\/li>\r\n          <li>proof your host meets the <strong>minimum necessary income<\/strong> (e.g. CRA notice of assessment)<\/li>\r\n          <li>proof of qualifying <strong>medical insurance<\/strong>, paid in full or with a deposit<\/li>\r\n          <li>proof of a completed <strong>immigration medical exam<\/strong><\/li>\r\n          <li>a valid <strong>passport<\/strong> and any local visa office documents requested<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>Additional documents may be required depending on your circumstances and the visa office responsible for your application. Always follow the document checklist for your specific situation.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 7. Length of Stay & Extending -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgsv__sec bgsv__reveal\" id=\"sv-stay\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgsv__h\"><span class=\"num\">07<\/span> Length of Stay and Extending<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n          The super visa is designed for long family visits and offers more flexibility than a standard visitor\r\n          visa. Here is how it compares and what your options are:\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__cards\">\r\n          <div class=\"bgsv__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgsv__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M16 2v4M8 2v4M3 10h18\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>Long Stays Per Visit<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The super visa allows stays of up to several years at a time, rather than the shorter periods typically granted on a regular visitor visa.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgsv__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgsv__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 12a9 9 0 1 1-9-9c2.5 0 4.5 1 6 2.5\"\/><path d=\"M21 3v5h-5\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>Multiple Entries<\/h3>\r\n            <p>As a multiple-entry visa, it can remain valid for up to 10 years, letting you come and go for repeated visits.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bgsv__card\">\r\n            <div class=\"bgsv__card-ic\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 8v4l3 3\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <h3>Extending Your Stay<\/h3>\r\n            <p>You may apply from within Canada to extend your authorized stay. Keep your medical insurance valid for the full period you remain in the country.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>The exact length of each authorized stay is decided by the officer and noted on entry. The maximum stay per visit and the visa validity period are set by IRCC and can change \u2014 confirm the current rules on the official IRCC page.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- 8. FAQ -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgsv__sec bgsv__reveal\" id=\"sv-faq\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"bgsv__h\"><span class=\"num\">08<\/span> Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__h-rule\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__faq\">\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>How is a super visa different from a regular visitor visa?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">A regular visitor visa usually allows shorter stays, while the super visa is built for long family visits \u2014 it can remain valid for up to 10 years and lets parents and grandparents stay for extended periods per visit. In return, the super visa has extra conditions: an inviting host who meets an income threshold, qualifying medical insurance, and a medical exam.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Do I really need to buy medical insurance before applying?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">Yes. Qualifying private medical insurance is mandatory and must be in place when you apply. It must provide at least $100,000 in emergency coverage, be valid for at least one year from your date of entry, and cover health care, hospitalization, and repatriation. A quote is not accepted \u2014 you need proof the policy is paid (in full or with a deposit on an instalment plan).<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>What income does my child or grandchild need to host me?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">Your host must meet a minimum necessary income based on Statistics Canada's LICO and their family size. As of March 31, 2026, they can show they met the threshold in either of the two tax years before applying, and in some cases your own income can be added to make up a shortfall. Because the figures change periodically, confirm the current amounts on the official IRCC page.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Can I bring my spouse on my super visa application?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">No. Only parents and grandparents are eligible for the super visa, and dependants cannot be added to the application. A spouse who wishes to visit would need to apply separately for their own visitor status.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Does the super visa lead to permanent residence?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">No. The super visa is a long-stay visitor option and does not grant or directly lead to permanent status. Permanent residence for parents and grandparents is a separate sponsorship process with its own rules.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n          <details>\r\n            <summary>Can I extend my stay once I'm in Canada?<span class=\"ic\">+<\/span><\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"ans\">In many cases you can apply from within Canada to extend your authorized stay as a visitor. If you do, make sure your medical insurance remains valid for the entire time you stay in the country, since coverage must not lapse.<\/div>\r\n          <\/details>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__note\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <div>This page is <strong>general information, not legal advice<\/strong>, and no outcome is guaranteed. Immigration rules and figures change \u2014 confirm details on the official IRCC pages, or speak with a licensed immigration consultant about your specific situation.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== CTA ===== -->\r\n      <section class=\"bgsv__cta bgsv__reveal\">\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__cta-text\">\r\n          <p class=\"bgsv__cta-eyebrow\">Talk to a Licensed Expert<\/p>\r\n          <h2>Ready to bring your parents or grandparents to Canada?<\/h2>\r\n          <p>Our regulated immigration consultants (RCICs regulated by the CICC) can help you confirm eligibility, meet the income and insurance requirements, and prepare a strong super visa application.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"bgsv__cta-row\">\r\n            <a href=\"#book\" class=\"bgsv__btn bgsv__btn--primary\">\r\n              Book a Consultation\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/free-immigration-assessment\/\" class=\"bgsv__btn bgsv__btn--ghost\">Free Assessment<\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bgsv__cta-media\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/broadgate.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/chosen_transparent-2-scaled.png\" alt=\"BroadGate founder\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n\/* Reveal-on-scroll. 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