Trial nears for Gillam man accused in foster child death

A trial is getting closer for a northern Manitoba man accused of killing his young foster child.

Roderick Blacksmith, who is 33, is accused of second-degree murder in the death of 13-month-old Cam Ouskan at the family's home in Gillam.

The child died shortly after being brought to hospital in November 2008.

The case began Monday morning with a voir direa hearing to determine what evidence can be presented at the trial.

The details of the hearing cannot be published under a court order.

It's not yet clear when the trial itself will begin.