http://www.calgarysun.com/news/canada/2010/11/07/16021146.html

EDMONTON - Controversy is brewing over a city-sponsored anti-racism campaign that calls on Caucasians to recognize their "white privilege".

At least one Edmonton city councillor says the campaign makes a point, while a Conservative politician is saying the wording is all wrong.

"A white person looking for an apartment to rent does not face similar challenges that an aboriginal person does," said councillor Amarjeet Sohi, explaining what is meant by the phrase white privilege.

But Ryan Hastman, the federal Conservative candidate for the Edmonton-Strathcona, said he's concerned because the campaign's focus on white people is too narrow.

"If we try to address these issues by singling out groups, it seems to be counterproductive," said Hastman, who posted some of his concerns on Twitter.

The City of Edmonton and 13 Edmonton organizations - including the Edmonton Police Service, Alberta Human Rights Commission and Edmonton Catholic Schools - are behind the Racism-Free Edmonton campaign.