1. My new passion
I have the heart of a hockey player but not much skill, so I’ve made a big transition to tennis. My husband, Christopher, doesn’t play yet, but I’m hoping to convince him. He looks good in Lacoste, so I’m working the fashion angle.

2. My family jewels
This ring was my father’s. He was a Depression-era child, Grade 6 educated, who worked and worked. When he achieved some success in the trucking business, he had this ring made, and I inherited it. I wear it as my wedding ring.

3. My exercise ritual
I have an elliptical machine in my office and one in my apartment building. I exercise four times a week. I’ve been working out to the new Whitney Houston. I’m a gay man, so I love Whitney.

4. My reality TV fix
The Amazing Race is a staple. It’s the one show that my staff will actually arrange my schedule around for me.

5. My Trudeau-mania memento
The first campaign I was involved in was Trudeau’s. A couple of days before the election, I saw this flower on his lapel and I said, “Mr. Trudeau, my grandmother is a great admirer of yours. May I have that flower?” and he gave it to me. My grandmother pressed it, and after she died, my aunt and my mom framed it for me, with this picture.

6. My cozy slippers
I have three pairs of these moccasins, given to me by Ontario First Nations communi­ties. They’re warm and incredibly durable. Plus, the Leafs are my team—they’re gonna win the cup this year. You have to believe.

7. My SPF 60
People say SPF beyond 30 is just marketing, but I’m willing to believe the hype. I rely on Vichy sunscreen to keep my scalp sunburn-free.

8. My winter parka
I try to get out on a snowmobile at least once a year. I go up to Abitibi, north of Timmins, so a warm jacket is key. Mine was a gift from the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs. For a downtown boy, I’m pretty in with the snowmobiling guys.

9. My healthy snack
I’m a born snacker, but I changed the way I eat a couple of months ago. I’m basically off animal products. I found baked brown rice crisps at Whole Foods, and they’re helping me through it.

10. My wedding vase
Christopher and I had a traditional First Nations marriage cere­mony a few years ago, and a friend had this vase made as a gift. It’s distinctive because it depicts two men, although these gentlemen obviously have way better hair than I do.