Yes. Very simply, the difference between parole and a temporary absence is just in the nature of the name. A temporary absence is meant for very short periods of time. Parole is meant for an individual going out into the community with some very specified conditions, with the understanding that if the individual does not cause any problems, does not violate those conditions, the individual would end up doing the remainder of their sentence in the community. That's the very simplistic explanation.
On March 27th, 2014. See this statement in context.