This work investigates the persistent contradiction between Canada's self-image as a tolerant, multicultural nation and the systemic reality of racial discrimination embedded within its social and political institutions. Cecil Foster, a prominent journalist and academic, utilizes his background in sociology and media to dissect how Canadian identity has been constructed to exclude or marginalize non-white populations. The book presents a critical framework that challenges the myth of Canadian exceptionalism, arguing that racism is not an aberration but a foundational element of the country's development.

The text provides a rigorous, critical examination of Canadian social structures that remains a foundational reference for understanding institutionalized racism in the country. Its analytical density and focus on systemic critique suggest it is intended for readers seeking a scholarly or investigative perspective on Canadian multiculturalism.