Fred Kuntz

Vice President of Public Affairs

Fred Kuntz is responsible for the organization's publications, communications, digital media and public events. He joined CIGI in 2010 as senior director of communications and public affairs, following a 30-year career in major Canadian media, and became vice president of public affairs in 2011.

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Fred Kuntz, In the News

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

York profs revolt against pact with Balsillie think tank

James Bradshaw
The Globe and Mail

CIGI Vice President of Public Affairs Fred Kuntz says the new international law centre is "still worth doing," despite objections to the new partnership between CIGI and York University.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

York U clears way for joint program with BlackBerry founder’s think tank

Louise Brown
Toronto Star

Fred Kuntz, CIGI’s vice-president of public affairs, called York University's decision “a vote of confidence in the opportunity to build something unique: a hub of research into international governance through a legal prism.”

Thursday, February 23, 2012

York University, Balsillie think tank near $60-million deal on partnership

James Bradshaw
The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail reports on the proposed international law program between CIGI and York University.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

York University joint law program with Balsillie think tank raises academic freedom issues

Louise Brown
The Toronto Star

The Toronto Star reports on the proposed law program between CIGI and York University.

Monday, January 23, 2012

What’s next for RIM’s Jim Balsillie?

Paul Waldie and Iain Marlow
The Globe and Mail

“It’s great to have him as chair and he’s been very generous to CIGI through the years so I hope there’s a continued involvement with CIGI,” CIGI Vice President of Public Affairs Fred Kuntz says of founder Jim Balsillie.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Community confident RIM co-CEOs will continue charitable work

Frances Barrick
Waterloo Region Record

“I can only speak for CIGI and say we are grateful for what Jim has done for us to date and we look forward to his continued support. I am very optimistic for the Waterloo community,” says CIGI Vice President of Public Affairs Fred Kuntz.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Former Prime Minister Paul Martin on the Eurozone financial stability

CTV Southwestern Ontario

CTV Southwestern Ontatio reports on the CIGI'11 conference, noting that CIGI brought former world leaders to Waterloo to discuss confronting the global economy.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

CIGI opens 114,000 sq. foot campus in Waterloo, featuring Balsillie School

Justin Fauteux
The Cord

In an article found in The Cord, Fred Kuntz describes the new CIGI Campus as "the culmination of a long-term dream."

Friday, September 16, 2011

A decade for CIGI

570 News

CIGI's Vice President of Public Affairs Fred Kuntz comments on events celebrating the new CIGI Campus and CIGI's 10th anniversary.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

CIGI Campus deserves high grade

Waterloo Region Record

"Now 10 years old, (CIGI) is about to gain a higher profile after helping to construct a $66-million building beside its main office in downtown Waterloo at Caroline and Erb streets."