A CBC story by writer Jonathon Ore provides a number of examples of people who are commenting on Twitter about the group known as Density Creep Neighborhood Alliance. They are protesting redevelopment of single family homes on Keewatin Ave. The tweet is offered as an example by Mr. Ore. She wrote that the Toronto Star article which described the issue could be summarized as “Rich, white people worried about not-so-rich white people moving into their area.” There is no evidence offered that the density protesters are white, or of any specific race. Mr. Ore passes over this remarkable insertion of race without comment. There are references to NIMBYism (not in my backyard). NIMBYism is legal of course and widely practiced by homeowners (white and otherwise) who are opposed to everything from new highways to a next-door driveway. One can see why it’s not illegal. CBC
