ABSTRACT
This chapter evaluates the agricultural drainage component of the programs. It also evaluates how drainage has contributed to the improvement of economic well-being of Eastern Ontario farmers. In addition, an assessment is made as to whether or not outlet drainage is making a positive contribution to the overall national economy, although this was not an explicit objective of the program. A problem in the evaluation is how to interpret the major program objective; the improvement of the economic and social well-being of Eastern Ontario residents. The Eastern Ontario Development program was aimed at stabilizing, diversifying and expanding the economic base of the region, assisting in the development of the natural resources of the area and promoting private investment in the region. The evaluation can be performed from two major viewpoints: from that of private firms affected by the program, and from that of society at large.
