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A philanthropist, entrepreneur and TV star of CBC hit reality show Dragons' Den, he was kind enough to answer a few questions for us.... read on to learn more about his sense of style and more.

1) What are you wearing today? 

I have on an incredible collection of Armani from top to bottom.

2) Do you have a favourite Designer?

I have several - I love the Armani casual collections - and I wear a wide range of fun stuff from my friend Paul Hardy's unusual to Robert Graham's colourful to John Varvatos' funky.

3) When did you buy your first suit and why? 

I got my first suit when I was 16 - from Bill and Don's Menswear in North Battleford, SK - back in 1974 - for my high school graduation.  I still have that suit collecting dust in a closet downstairs.

4) What inspires you in life? 

People like Richard Branson live life big.  I like that.  He is the consummate entrepreneur with a solid social conscience - who inspires many to reach higher.  I am inspired by people who offer respect to others, live life with passion, speak from a place of integrity and celebrate ambition.

5) What is your favourite city? 

I just discovered Nelson, BC - I love this little community in the Rocky Mountains - where Steve Martin's "Roxanne" was filmed a decade ago - its almost like a time warp covers the community.  Great people.  Great place to hang.

6) What is your favourite accessory? 

Besides my cell phone - I rarely am seen without my silver "f**kcancer" bracelet.  My son also wears the very same bracelet to acknowledge the role cancer plays in too many lives.  (see the website if you google this - I am featured on it with a few other celebs).  [if you are uncomfortable with this - let me know].

7) If you had to give one piece of style advice, what would it be? 

Be comfortable.  Be you.  You are not a fashion magazine's centrefold.  Be happy in whatever you are wearing.  I love casual with jeans and a great oversized sweater.  And I love dressing up with a great sports coat - with a shirt, pants and shoes to suit the occasion.  I lean toward casual but admire the "natty" dressers in the crowd for their sense of style as well.