Most definitely, and I appreciate your asking that question.
We did hear Minister Alexander make the comment that there has to be a clear distinction made between someone who is a temporary resident and someone who is a permanent resident. This view ignores the fact that the decision to become a permanent resident, for those who are in Canada, happens long before that permanent residency is received.
For example, for international students, a student might make a decision to become a citizen of Canada after one or two years of studying here. After making friends, after getting work experience here, after maybe meeting a life partner here. The problem is that the immigration system precludes this person from applying for citizenship until one year after they've graduated from their studies.