June 11: Germany adopts Supply Chains Due Diligence law.
Fall 2021: Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) and Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) both promise action on forced labour and child labour in their electoral platforms.
October 22: Statement by G7 Trade Ministers on need to act against forced labour.
November 24: Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne introduces Bill S-211.
December 16: Minister of Labour Mandate Letter includes commitment to “introduce legislation to eradicate forced labour from Canadian supply chains.”