Yes. There are no regulations or laws that prevent this. However, like other minorities—
I'm sorry. I'll say it in English, to make sure I'm clear.
Is there inequity? They are allowed to apply, the same way anyone else is allowed to apply. Absolutely.
Is the funding distributed equally? I have heard from artists that they don't feel that's the case. It's a very difficult thing to answer, because a lot of it is subjective.
Yes, there are English-speaking artists in Quebec funded by the Quebec government, but I would say many feel they have greater success with the federal government.