Office closure advisory: Equity's 'physical' office is closed to the public until further notice. A reduced team of Equity staff is working in the office and remotely to provide member service. As a result of the effects of the pandemic, Equity's remote offices are closed each Friday.
Voicemail is monitored regularly however we strongly encourage communications be conducted primarily by email. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Please note: We do not currently accept deliveries by any courier or shipping company from engagers or members or institutions providing letters of credit. Documents and payments may be sent to us by regular post, Express Post, and Registered Mail to the National Office address.
Equity Offices
National Office
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 3C4
Tel: 416-867-9165
TF: 1-800-387-1856
mail@caea.com
Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (ET) except on statutory / public holidays. Closed Fridays.
Western Office
Tel: 604-682-6173
TF: 1-877-682-6173
woffice@caea.com
Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PT) except on statutory / public holidays. Closed Fridays and daily 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Check our calendar for closures and please see our Accessible Visitor Service Plan (PDF).
Executive Office
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Scott Bellis
Council President
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Arden R. Ryshpan - National Office
Executive Director
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Elona Naqo - National Office
Executive Assistant
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National Office
Projects Director/Complaints Manager
Staff
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Marion (Maz) Magoris, CPA, CMA - National Office
Director of Finance & Administration
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Stephen Davis - National Office
Contract Administrator
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Millie Kwan, CPA, CGA - National Office
Contract Administrator
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Michelle Retterath - National Office
Contract Administrator
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Darlene Harold-Teskey - National Office
Benefits Administrator
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Joanna Grace - National Office
Membership Administrator
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Shannon Shields - National Office
Finance & Systems Administrator
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Jessica Tan - Western Office
Office Manager
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Mary Susan Yankovich - National Office
Administrative Coordinator
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Meer Nagda - National Office
Finance Associate
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Security Bonds Administration - National Office
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Ruth Leggett - National Office
Business Representative Manager - Ballet & Opera Agreements/Engagement Policies
Ballet Agreements, Opera Agreements, Federal
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Margaret Thompson - National Office
Business Representative Manager - Theatre Agreements
CTA, ITA, Stratford Addendum, Commercial, Second City
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Jennie Apps - National Office
Business Representative
DOT, INDIE, Benefits and Fundraisers, Artists' Collective Policies
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Katie Bartninkas - National Office
Assistant Business Representative
Policies, Ballet & Opera Agreements
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Shawn McCarthy - National Office
Assistant Business Representative
Theatre Agreements
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Samantha Niaraki - National Office
Senior Business Representative
CTA & ITA
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Jennifer Riedle - Western Office
Senior Business Representative
CTA & ITA
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Robert K. Scott - National Office
Senior Business Representative
DOT Policy (Theatre)
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Sigrid Velis - National Office
Business Representative
DOT, INDIE, Benefits and Fundraisers, Festival Policies
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Tamara Weisz - National Office
Senior Business Representative
CTA, ITA
Department Emails
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Communications
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e-Drive
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General Enquiry
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Liaison/Deputy
Liaison/Deputy elections, reports/releases, and individual artist releases should be directed here.
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Membership
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Negotiations and policy review
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Not In OUR Space!
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RRSP
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Service Standards
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Western Office
Email Advisory: While email is a standard communication delivery service, it is not verifiable. If a sender has not heard back from a staff member or Councillor within two to three days (see Service Standards Policy), they should re-send their email and request acknowledgement of receipt. Emergency emails (defined as a health and safety situation in the workplace or failure to be paid by an engager) should be identified as such in the Subject. Due to necessary staffing reductions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the typical acknowledgement period is extended to four days, not including any Friday (not including emergencies). Please make sure to read any out-of-office or other response messages for specific contact instructions.
Equity is not responsible for emails lost because of technical issues (e.g. email service blacklisting, SPAM or filter blocking) preventing delivery to the intended recipient.
Formal correspondence requiring an original signature or proof of delivery should be sent to Equity by registered mail or courier (signature required). However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Equity's 'physical' offices are closed until further notice. Please make unique delivery arrangements with the intended staff recipient for any communications requiring proof of delivery.