No, not centralist. It is a model requiring participation by all players in our system. Clearly, Mr. Romanow has called for the government to participate in the renewal of our health system. He is therefore calling for funds and incentives to change our system, not to dictate to the provinces what they have to do. He is proposing changes to our system so that all Canadians can hope that our system is there to stay.
In the House of Commons on December 5th, 2002. See this statement in context.