Montreal Bouncy Castle Death Exposes Regulatory Gap for Community Events

A three-year-old died and 11 others were injured when 50 km/h winds lifted a bouncy castle at a Montreal church outing. The incident uncovers a critical oversight gap: Quebec's inflatable equipment rules fragment across municipalities and provinces, with commercial venues facing stricter inspection than community organizations. Churches and nonprofits often operate outside rigorous safety regimes, leaving vulnerable participants—particularly children—inadequately protected during temporary recreational activities.