 He has cited Canada as being possibly unique in appointing an immigrant to be CEO of their Olympic Games.His performance and leadership in the Canadian Sport community and specifically in the highly successful staging of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games led to wide recognition such as the Order of Canada and Order of British Columbia as well as numerous honorary degrees and other awards.After the Games, accusations of errors and omissions in his autobiography and abuse allegations were published dating back to his years as a missionary and teacher.