Canada's 2024 Year in Search: A look back at what Canadians Googled

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Google Canada has released its annual "Year in Search" report, offering a fascinating glimpse into the minds of Canadians. From celebrity feuds to political events, the list reveals the top trends and queries that captured the nation's attention in 2024.

News and events

1. Euro 2024

2. US Elections

3. Copa América

4. BC Elections

5. Jasper Fire

6. Hurricane Milton

7. LCBO Strike

8. Air Canada Strike

9. Baltimore Bridge Collapse

10. Canada Post Strike 

Celebrity searches

Royal fascination: Kate Middleton topped the list of trending people, demonstrating enduring public interest in the British royal family.

Musical battles: Kendrick Lamar’s diss tracks against Drake dominated music search trends, highlighting a captivating rap rivalry.

Sports stars and mournful departures: Canadian athletes like Imane Khelif and Summer McIntosh made headlines, while the passing of figures like Liam Payne and Johnny Gaudreau saddened fans.

People

1. Kate Middleton
2. Kamala Harris
3. Joe Biden
4. JD Vance
5. Griselda Blanco
6. Tim Walz
7. Diddy
8. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
9. Jill Stein
10. Emma Stone

Athletes

1. Imane Khelif
2. Summer McIntosh
3. Simone Biles
4. Scottie Scheffler
5. Alysha Newman
6. Lamine Yamal
7. Andre De Grasse
8. Harrison Butker
9. Morgan Rielly
10. Anthony Edwards

People who passed

1. Liam Payne
2. Johnny Gaudreau
3. Toby Keith
4. O.J. Simpson
5. Brian Mulroney
6. Donald Sutherland
7. Shannen Doherty
8. Maggie Smith
9. James Earl Jones
10. Darren Dutchyshen

Musicians

1. Usher
2. Kendrick Lamar
3. Justin Timberlake
4. Tate McRae
5. Sabrina Carpenter
6. Ingrid Andress
7. Tracy Chapman
8. Chappell Roan
9. Linkin Park
10. Noah Kahan

Movie and TV trends

Animated adventures: Inside Out 2 emerged as the most-searched movie, indicating a strong appetite for family-friendly entertainment.

Canadian superheroes: Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, garnered significant attention.

Movies

1. Inside Out 2
2. Saltburn
3. Dune: Part Two
4. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
5. It Ends With Us
6. The Menendez Brothers
7. Poor Things
8. Deadpool & Wolverine
9. Madame Web
10. Terrifier 3

TV

1. Baby Reindeer
2. Fallout
3. The Perfect Couple
4. Shōgun 
5. Fool Me Once
6. Nobody Wants This
7. 3 Body Problem
8. House of Dragons
9. The Gentlemen
10. Quiet on Set

Songs

1. “Not Like Us” (Kendrick Lamar)
2. “Meet the Grahams” (Kendrick Lamar)
3. “Euphoria” (Kendrick Lamar)
4. “Thick of It” (KSI)
5. “Houdini” (Eminem)
6. “Apt” (Rosé & Bruno Mars)
7. “Espresso” (Sabrina Carpenter)
8. “Yes, and?” (Ariana Grande)
9. “Fast Car” (Tracy Chapman)
10. “Carnival” (Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign)

Burning questions

Canadians turned to Google for answers on a wide range of topics, including:

Celestial events: The solar eclipse in April sparked curiosity and prompted numerous searches.

High-profile fights: The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match generated considerable buzz.

Political and social issues: Canadians sought information on topics like Project 2025 and the electoral process.

What

1. What time is the solar eclipse?
2. What time is the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight?
3. What is Project 2025?
4. What is a solar eclipse?
5. What is Mpox?
6. What is fracking?
7. What does demure mean?
8. What time is the presidential debate?
9. What is CTE?
10. What is CrowdStrike?

Why

1. Why can’t you look at a solar eclipse?
2. Why is Drake trending?
3. Why is Israel attacking Lebanon?
4. Why is the LCBO on strike?
5. Why did Trump win?
6. Why did Israel attack the Iranian embassy?
7. Why is Copa América delayed?
8. Why is Nylander not playing?
9. Why did ISIS attack Moscow?
10. Why did Iran attack Israel?

How

1. How many electoral votes are there?
2. How tall is Simone Biles?
3. How long will the eclipse last?
4. How often are total solar eclipses?
5. How to watch the Olympics in Canada?
6. How tall is Barron Trump?
7. How to register to vote in the US?
8. How does being barefoot affect your health?
9. How to make solar eclipse glasses?
10. How many Canadians [are] on the Florida Panthers?

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