I would agree, but only where there's a sponsorship application, so only where you have a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen who is seeking to bring their spouse to Canada. I would not extend that special visa, for example, to the spouses of students or individuals here on a temporary foreign work permit. Australia and New Zealand went through this issue about “IELTS brides” as well.
I would concur with Mr. Waldman: for permanent resident and Canadian citizen sponsors only.