That's a really good question.
I'm not really an expert on all cultural spaces in Canada, but I can tell you about the reality faced by members of the Union des artistes. I can also tell you about emerging artists and the difficulty musicians and performers face in finding creative spaces.
At the Union des artistes, we have a space for our members. Our members can use it for free to create. It's in high demand. Right now, in Montreal and elsewhere in Quebec, there is a severe shortage of creative spaces, particularly due to high rents. There is a gap in funding for creating collaborative spaces.
I'll conclude by telling you that the Union des artistes is currently working on a collective housing project for artists that also includes creative spaces. I'd like to remind you that we are a union. This is therefore far from our primary mission. We are a union trying to find solutions to create creative spaces for our artists.
To return to your question, I think there is a glaring lack of funding for the creative spaces that artists need.