Canada’s most-watched YouTube videos this year and what they say about the vibes

It’s officially year-in-review season, a time for listifying the major news events, cultural moments and people who shaped the previous 12 months. And what better way to reflect on the past year than unravelling our internet streaming.Reddit has already released Recaps, which measures a user’s activities across the platform. Spotify Wrapped and Year on TikTok are expected any day now. And on Monday, YouTube published its list of the top trending topics and creators in Canada.YouTube’s list of trending topics is based on analysis including the number of views, uploads and activity by other creators. Only topics that saw a spike in popularity this year, either because they’re new to 2024 or they experienced significant increases in viewer interest, were eligible. This explains why Taylor Swift, for example, didn’t make it on this year’s list: she’s popular every year.