There have been a number of different issues there. One thing I can assure you of is that CIC and the Department of National Defence are working together on this issue. Again, we want to do the right thing for these people.
As you are probably aware, there was an extension of the period in which the parents could apply to register the children. Quite frankly, in the last six months, about twenty of these children have been contacted or have contacted us, and we are working with DND to resolve their issues.
You made reference to people not understanding the difference between being citizens and having the proof. It does sound confusing, and I do sympathize with them and with their frustration. I might compare it, though, to having a job and having your corporate ID card. Even if you misplace your pass, you're still an employee there; you just need the card to prove it to various people. So these individuals are still Canadian citizens; they just don't have the piece of paper that proves it.