That is not really my area of expertise. However, I can tell you that, in my experience, we provide these particular people we are employing, whether in the reserve or the regular forces, with a three-year engagement period. This is an administrative measure that we use as a method of control. In the second year, we confirm with the individuals whether or not they intend to submit an application for Canadian citizenship. If so, it is possible for us, through the Chief of Military Personnel, to extend the engagement period for an additional year, so that the process gets underway and is resolved to the individual's satisfaction. If, for example, it takes more than a year to get it, it is possible for us to continue to employ the individual in the Canadian Forces.
On March 19th, 2013. See this statement in context.