Anh Tran Dang: Canada

Canada Dept: Thuy Tran, a 36-year-old with a Master s degree in economics from a well-respected university in Vietnam, came to Canada from Hanoi with her husband Anh Tran Dang, 44, and two daughters in September 2010, five years after applying. They also applied to move to Australia. But Canada opened its doors first. The couple sold their home and business in Hanoi, moved here and bought a home in Vaughan with a beautiful backyard for their children. Tran, who speaks fluent English, works as an adviser for RBC Insurance. Her husband, a former pediatrician, is taking ESL classes and is looking after the children who attend elementary school. He hopes to start his own business eventually, according to The Star. A: In 2005, we decided to apply for immigration status. I just had my second child. My husband convinced me. He was in Russia for 14 years. He thought it s better if we live abroad. Some country that is safer for the whole family and from There to Here is an occasional series on the people who have come to the GTA from all over the world. See below for more. Q: Why did you decide to come to Canada? (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.