Par for the course from Southey, cherry-picking comments out of context to support a subjective bias of the radical activist fringe. The Senator raised some important points that seem to get omitted in any discussion of residential schools because it conflicts with "progressive" narratives (ie: it's 2017 so the Senator should check her privilege and be quiet) - she made it clear from the beginning that her remarks are meant in no way to minimize the terrible abuse inflicted on helpless children but Southey doesn't mention that because (it's 2017).  
On a side note, where is the Globe's commentary on Turkey's regression into a religious dictatorship under Sultan Erdogan?