Prince Edward County vs Belleville vs Toronto Metric (Annual) Prince Edward County (PEC) Belleville Toronto Approx. Population ~25,000 ~55,000 ~2.8 million Total Municipal Operating Budget ~$80–85 million ~$170–180 million ~$16+ billion Dedicated Youth Services Operating Envelope Minimal / fragmented (largely grant-based, volunteer-supported) $1M+ (youth recreation, access subsidies, staffing, community grants) $100M+ (youth development, equity, recreation … Continue reading Municipal Youth Investment Comparison