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George Smitherman (L)  kisses husband Christopher Peloso after a press conference at Queen's Park where he announced he will run next year for mayor of Toronto on November 9, 2009.The Globe and Mail

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George Smitherman, left, and his partner Christopher Peloso, right, leave Queens's Park after Smitherman confirmed that he will resign as Ontario Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure to offically run for mayor of Toronto on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 in Toronto.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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From left to right, Senator Jerry Grafstein, wife Carole Grafstein, Christopher Peloso and George Smitherman, pose for a photograph at the reception of the Snowball 2008, in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Casey House, that takes place this year at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in dowtown Toronto. Toronto, 1st March 2008.Arantxa Cedillo/The Globe and Mail

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George Smitherman, left, and his husband Christopher Peloso wave as they leave Queens's Park on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 in Toronto.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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George Smitherman and Christopher Peloso in their home on November 12, 2009.JENNIFER ROBERTS/The Globe and Mail

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George Smitherman (right) and Christopher Peloso in Toronto, Canada on Wednesday, July 25, 2007.Ryan Carter/The Globe and Mail

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