Montreal shooting tragedy and incel ideology influence: The Montreal shooting was a major tragic event linked to incel ideology, causing deaths in a Jewish neighborhood and sparking national attention.
Archived Pulse in Canada
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Archived Pulse in Canada
Canada’s recent search trends reveal heightened public concern over a deadly Montreal shooting linked to extremist incel ideology, significant interest in major NBA trades and FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, growing attention to Chinese electric vehicles entering the Canadian market.
Active topics
24
Search volume
495K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports29% (7)
World17% (4)
Politics17% (4)
Money13% (3)
Technology8% (2)
Life8% (2)
Entertainment8% (2)
Why people are curious
People in Canada are primarily seeking to understand the causes and consequences of the Montreal shooting, indicating a strong desire to explain and make sense of extremist violence affecting their communities. Sports enthusiasts are actively following events such as NBA trades and FIFA World Cup matches with the intent to follow live developments and engage in debates around player moves and game outcomes. Meanwhile, consumers and investors are planning or watching the emerging presence of Chinese electric vehicles in Canada, showing curiosity about automotive market changes.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade to Miami Heat: The NBA trade frenzy centers on Giannis Antetokounmpo moving to Miami Heat, generating intense fan debate and roster analysis.
Global attention on key FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: FIFA World Cup 2026 games featuring Jordan vs Algeria and Portugal vs Uzbekistan are drawing strong sports fan engagement.
Emergence of Chinese EVs in Canadian automotive market: Chinese electric vehicles enter Canadian market amid new policies, with dealer enthusiasm despite pricing concerns.
Legal challenges and U.S. Homeland Security actions under scrutiny: Legal and political controversies surround Minnesota's Tim Walz and DOJ subpoenas, alongside U.S. Homeland Security policy updates.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Canada
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsDeclining
équipe d'argentine de football
People are searching for information about the Argentine national football team, including recent performances and Lionel Scaloni's coaching approach with Lionel Messi.
10K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 15 days ago
argentine vsargentine autricheargentine
02
WorldDeclining
montreal shooting
The Montreal shooting involved a gunman influenced by the 'incel' movement, resulting in deaths including a police officer and a civilian.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
seth hatfieldincelmontreal shooter
03
WorldDeclining
montreal
The Montreal shooting in a Jewish neighborhood led to multiple deaths, including a police officer and an Israeli citizen, followed by a police manhunt.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
tireur cote des neigesfusillade cote des neiges
04
SportsDeclining
jordan vs algeria
The soccer match between Jordan and Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has drawn major attention with live coverage and highlights.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
algeria vs jordan
05
SportsDeclining
giannis trade
There is a major NBA trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo moving from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat.
20K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 15 days ago
nba tradesmiami heatmiami heat roster
06
TechnologyDeclining
steam machine
There is increased interest in Valve's Steam Machine, a high-priced gaming console offered by the company.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
valve steam machinesteam machine price
07
MoneyDeclining
canada chinese ev manufacturing policy
Chinese electric vehicles are beginning to arrive in the Canadian market amid new manufacturing policies and increasing dealer interest.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
chinese cars canadachinese evs canada
08
SportsDeclining
classement équipe de jordanie de football – équipe d'algérie de football
Search interest has surged in the football match between Jordan and Algeria ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
20K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 15 days ago
jordanie – algériealgerie jordanie
09
PoliticsDeclining
tim walz
A federal judge blocked Department of Justice subpoenas targeting Minnesota officials, including Tim Walz, related to an immigration enforcement investigation.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
subpoenajudge blocks doj subpoena
10
PoliticsDeclining
u.s. department of homeland security
People are searching for updates on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's recent policy changes and actions, including immigration detention center plans and.
5K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 15 days ago
11
SportsDeclining
portugal vs uzbekistan
Searches for Portugal vs Uzbekistan reflect fans looking for live coverage and updates of the FIFA World Cup match between the two teams.
5K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 15 days ago
portugal national football team
12
MoneyDeclining
bce wrongful termination lawsuit
There is growing public attention on lawsuits filed by Bell Canada employees accusing the company of wrongful termination related to attendance falsification.
5K+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 15 days ago
bell employees suingbell employees sue
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 15 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
Last seen 15 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
The Struggle for the Soul of Argentine Football - Dissent Magazine
Argentine energy companies Pampa and Tecpetrol issue debt - Latin Lawyer
Argentine survivors of 1992 attack on Israeli embassy visit Israel - JNS
Chinese companies control nearly two-thirds of Argentina’s own squid fleet, according to new IUU exposé - SeafoodSource
How Did Lionel Scaloni Build the Argentine National Team Around Lionel Messi? - beIN SPORTS
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.