No, you've clearly grasped the idea. I think we see eye to eye.
I'd like us to take a closer look at your reasoning. I'm not attributing any bad intentions to you, but isn't there something paternalistic about this form of management? The provinces are recognized as having full responsibility in this area, and they are given the means to take full charge of that responsibility. So they have to discharge that responsibility.
Instead of monitoring twice as much, as is currently being done, wouldn't it be preferable for each of the provinces to shoulder that responsibility and to be fully accountable to their population?