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John Furlong’s on-again off-again speaking gig at UBC is on again.

The former CEO of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics has been reinstated as keynote speaker at the University of B.C.’s 18th annual ZLC Millennium Scholarship Breakfast.

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UBC had cancelled Furlong’s engagement at the Feb. 28 athletic fundraiser, apparently to avoid controversy over past unsubstantiated allegations against him.

On Monday, UBC president Santa Ono, who apologized to Furlong last week, said his decision to reverse course and re-invited Furlong was “simply the right thing to do.”

“With today’s decision we are making right the fundamental wrong at the heart of the issue: a well-intentioned but incorrect decision to cancel John’s speaking engagement in the first place,” Ono said in a news release. “John Furlong has an extraordinary record of public service and accomplishment, and is the holder of an honorary UBC doctoral degree. He has been, and continues to be a champion for amateur sport in Canada and around the world. In this regard, he is especially qualified to speak at this event for the benefit of our aspiring student athletes. We confirm that Mr. Furlong has graciously accepted our invitation.”