There is some funding for performers in Quebec, but it is very little and it is in no way enough to live on and to dedicate oneself completely to creating and recording. Very small amounts are provided for a project.
A project lasts approximately two years. The funding in question covers the cost of living for three or four months at the most. If you consider the actual length of time for a project, this is more like volunteer work. Given that the overall funding is provided to the producers, payment rarely reaches the performers. Whether an album is successful or not the artist does not make any money.