Canadians Search for Blue Jays, Politics, and Pop Culture Trends in 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, Google has released its annual list of trending searches in Canada, reflecting a year filled with significant cultural and political moments. From the Toronto Blue Jays’ triumphant return to the World Series to a surge of inquiries about “Labubu,” the data illustrates a year of curiosity and excitement among Canadians.

The Blue Jays Captivate the Nation

The Toronto Blue Jays dominated searches, becoming the most talked-about subject in Canada this year. Their first World Series appearance since 1993 captivated fans and rekindled interest in baseball across the country. Searches such as “What time is the Jays game today?” and “How many innings in baseball?” surged as playoff fever gripped the nation.

The team not only topped the news and events category but also saw seven of its players featured in the top ten trending athletes. Leading the pack was Trey Yesavage, who emerged as a fan favorite during the postseason.

Top 10 News & Events:
1. Toronto Blue Jays
2. Canada election results
3. Iran
4. LA fires
5. Charlie Kirk shooting
6. New Pope
7. Tariffs
8. Trudeau resigns
9. TikTok ban
10. Gulf of Mexico

Top 10 Athletes:
1. Trey Yesavage
2. Bo Bichette
3. George Springer
4. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
5. Victoria Mboko
6. Max Scherzer
7. Brad Marchand
8. Ernie Clement
9. Addison Barger
10. Shedeur Sanders

Political Landscape and Public Curiosity

The Canadian political scene also garnered significant attention, particularly following the election of Prime Minister Mark Carney. His name topped the list of trending individuals, while searches related to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spiked amid his resignation. The political climate prompted many Canadians to seek clarity on their new leadership and the implications of recent events.

Top 10 People:
1. Mark Carney
2. Ed Gein
3. Jimmy Kimmel
4. Kendrick Lamar
5. Andy Byron
6. Tyler Robinson
7. D4vd
8. Katy Perry
9. Zohran Mamdani
10. Jagmeet Singh

International affairs, particularly the situation in Iran and questions surrounding tariffs, also led to increased searches. Canadians were eager for information on these pressing topics, reflecting a desire to stay informed about both domestic and global issues.

The questions Canadians posed to Google revealed a mix of curiosity and confusion. Notably, the top search for “What does 6-7 mean?” demonstrated a collective intrigue, while “What is Labubu?” ranked fourth in the same category.

Top 10 “What” Questions:
1. What does 6-7 mean?
2. What time is the Jays game today?
3. What does elbows up mean?
4. What is Labubu?
5. What is the No Kings Protest?
6. What is USAID?
7. What happened to Charlie Kirk?
8. What did Diane Keaton die of?
9. What time is Trump’s inauguration?
10. What started the Palisades fire?

Additionally, inquiries about the Canada Post strike and Trudeau’s resignation dominated the “Why” questions category, while searches related to baseball rules highlighted the public’s renewed interest in the sport.

Top 10 “Why” Questions:
1. Why is Canada Post on strike?
2. Why did Trudeau resign?
3. Why do baseball players spit?
4. Why is Israel attacking Iran?
5. Why does Trump want Canada?
6. Why does Trump want Greenland?
7. Why are eggs so expensive in the US?
8. Why do cats flop down in front of you?
9. Why was Charlie Kirk shot?
10. Why is Elphaba green?

The “How” questions also showcased a blend of sports and economic curiosity, with Canadians seeking to understand the fundamentals of baseball and tariffs.

Top 10 “How” Questions:
1. How many innings in baseball?
2. How do tariffs work?
3. How old is Mark Carney?
4. How many episodes in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3?
5. How did Diane Keaton die?
6. How long is a Minecraft movie?
7. How many people did Ed Gein kill?
8. How long is the Wicked movie?
9. How tall is Alejandro Kirk in feet?
10. How many baseballs are used in an MLB game?

Pop culture also played a significant role in the searches. “Labubu” was a standout, while other trends included inquiries about the relationship between Trudeau and Katy Perry.

Top 10 Pop Culture Searches:
1. Labubu
2. Bianca Censori
3. Grammy dress
4. Kpop
5. Demon Hunters
6. Love Island USA Season 7
7. 6-7
8. Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry
9. Chicken Jockey
10. Kendrick Lamar

The film landscape was dominated by “Happy Gilmore 2,” which emerged as the most-searched movie of the year, alongside other notable titles.

Top 10 Movies:
1. Happy Gilmore 2
2. A Minecraft Movie
3. Anora
4. Superman
5. Sinners
6. Weapons
7. Nosferatu
8. Thunderbolts
9. 28 Years Later
10. How to Train Your Dragon

In television, “Severance” led searches, reflecting the ongoing interest in quality streaming content.

Top 10 TV Shows:
1. Severance
2. Squid Game
3. Adolescence
4. Ginny and Georgia
5. White Lotus
6. The Summer I Turned Pretty
7. Landman
8. American Primeval
9. Captain America
10. Brave New World

In music, “Golden” by Huntr/x topped the searches, with Kendrick Lamar securing multiple spots in the top ten.

Top 10 Songs:
1. Golden, Huntr/x
2. Ordinary, Alex Warren
3. Soda Pop, Saja Boys
4. Not Like Us, Kendrick Lamar
5. Luther, Kendrick Lamar
6. Your Idol, Saja Boys
7. Wood, Taylor Swift
8. Messy, Lola Young
9. Nokia, Drake
10. Manchild, Sabrina Carpenter

Canadians also expressed their condolences for notable figures who passed away this year, with Charlie Kirk receiving the most searches.

Top 10 People Who Passed:
1. Charlie Kirk
2. Ozzy Osbourne
3. Hulk Hogan
4. Diane Keaton
5. Michelle Trachtenberg
6. Gene Hackman
7. Val Kilmer
8. Robert Redford
9. Pope Francis
10. Malcolm Jamal Warner

As 2025 comes to an end, the trends reflected in these searches encapsulate the diverse interests and concerns of Canadians. The hope remains that 2026 will bring clarity and fewer questions for the nation.