What a patronizing column! There is nothing progressive about racism and sexism. To suggest that those who object to such blatant bigotry are somehow backward in their thinking is nonsense.  In fact, it is Orwellian.
Of, course, there is such a thing as "reverse discrimination." White men who apply to taxpayer-funded Canadian universities and other institutions clearly are being discriminated against, thanks to muddled racist/sexist policies implemented by misguided social engineers/activists.
Not only is this reverse discrimination unfair and unethical, it breeds deep anger and cynicism in and out of the workplace.
It actually is very simple: Just hire the best person for the job.