This tragedy has been referred to a few times on the forum under discussions of number of children in care, having playdates, etc. It was because of this that the grey areas were made a little clearer in terms of playdate rules but if nothing else maybe through this inquest we will be able to get some difinitive answers and guidelines. It might also be worth watching the "suggestions" that come out of the inquiry as it might relate to those of us that are private and especially those that have a pool or are considering getting one as well as how this inquiry might tie in with the push to a national daycare system and registrations for all caregivers. Here is the link in today's Ottawa Citizen newspaper:

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/ot...371/story.html

I live in Orleans and only about 8 blocks from where the tragedy took place. I don't know any of the people involved but do know that in the weeks that followed our childcare support group was involved with getting answers for us from the ministry on what was acceptable and what was not as up to that point there really weren't defined rules as such and even now there really isn't a list of dos and don'ts but now maybe there will be. At least we will all know where we stand even if we don't like the rules.