The original poster, "on-line reader", exhibits so perfectly what is known as White Fragility.  His post might as well be headlined: 'In Defense of Covertly Racist White People Everywhere'.  He aptly illustrates the premise of Ms. Rodrique's entire article which is: white Canadians simply refuse to admit they're racist AF.  Surprise!, aye-holes, we see you.  People of colour see you whether we call you out or not ... no matter how subtle, how passive-aggressive, how covert you think you're being. We see you and know what you are. And so does everyone else.