Google has released its annual ‘Year in Search’ report, giving a snapshot of what Canadians were most curious about in 2025.
The results show a mix of national pride, political interest, global news, and the usual strange but charming questions we collectively type into the search bar.
According to Google’s report, this year’s list was shaped by nostalgia, new slang, and a big dose of Blue Jays fever.
The report highlights everything from Canada’s run to the World Series to the rise of K-pop shows, viral toys, and major political shifts across the country.
Canadians were glued to the Blue Jays this year as the team made its first World Series appearance since 1993. Players like Bo Bichette, George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and breakout ace Trey Yesavage dominated athlete searches, reflecting how closely Canadians followed the playoff run.
Baseball even crossed into the year’s top questions, with Canadians asking everything from “What time is the Jays game today?” to “How many innings in baseball?”
Canada’s federal election was one of the biggest news topics of 2025, pushing “Canada election results” and “Trudeau resigns” into the top searches. The election of Prime Minister Mark Carney also made him the most-searched public figure in the country this year.
Beyond our borders, Canadians followed global issues including events in Iran, the LA fires, tariffs, and the appointment of a new Pope.
If you heard someone say “6-7” this year and had no idea what they meant, you were not alone. It was one of the top trending “what” questions, as Canadians tried to decode the latest Gen Alpha slang.
The viral toy “Labubu” was another major search, alongside huge interest in “K-pop Demon Hunters” and “Love Island USA Season 7.”
The most-searched movie in Canada this year was Happy Gilmore 2, followed by A Minecraft Movie and How to Train Your Dragon. Canadians also showed strong interest in horror titles like Sinners, Weapons, and 28 Years Later.
On streaming platforms, Severance, Squid Game, and Ginny and Georgia topped the TV list. Newer releases like Landman and The Pitt rounded out the top searches.
In music, Kendrick Lamar continued to dominate with “Not Like Us” and “Luther,” while Saja Boys and Taylor Swift cracked the top searches too.
One of the most endearing parts of Google’s Year in Search is always the “what” and “why” questions. This year, Canadians wanted to know:
- Why do cats flop down in front of you
- Why is Elphaba green\How do tariffs work
- Why did Trudeau resign
- How many baseballs are used in an MLB game
The mix of serious global questions and delightfully random curiosities paints a picture of a year when Canadians were both deeply engaged and very human.
Google says the 2025 data shows a country defined by pride in its sports teams, interest in politics and global events, and a willingness to embrace new trends.
From trying to make sense of internet slang to keeping up with major headlines, Canadians stayed as curious as ever.
Whether it was breaking news or the newest cultural trend, Canadians stayed engaged from start to finish.
