There’s never a shortage of good Twitter content but at the end of the year, who reigns supreme?
On Tuesday morning, in annual fashion, the social media network shared the top Canadian accounts for 2020 in a number of categories.
“In past years, we have used our blog each December to share rankings of the Canadian Twitter accounts with the most mentions across categories such as film & television, music and sports,” writes Paul Burns, Managing Director of Twitter Canada in a blog post.
This year, the Twitter Canada team took it a step further by highlighting the top five accounts in each individual category. They also recognized five Canadian accounts from the public health sphere.
“These are accounts that gave Canadians the latest real-time COVID-19 content and emerged as key accounts to follow as a nation adjusted to the various stages of the pandemic,” Burns says.
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Without further ado, here are Canada’s top Twitter accounts of 2020:
Film & Television
- Male: Ryan Reynolds (@VanCityReynolds)
- Female – Katherine Barrell (@KatBarrell)
Music
- Male – Justin Bieber (@JustinBieber)
- Female – Grimes (@grimezsz)
Sports
- Male – Alfonso Davies (@AlfonsoDavies)
- Female – Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard)
- Team – Toronto Raptors (@Raptors)
Canada’s Top 5 Film, Television, and Music accounts
Simu Liu, Actor
Let my 25-year-old, highly melodramatic self remind you that your fight is worth fighting and that the small everyday victories are what make you successful.
6 years from now you will look back and realise you weren’t chasing a dream… you were living it the whole time. pic.twitter.com/RVpLe4FUIR
— Simu Liu (@SimuLiu) August 26, 2020
Elliot Page, Actor
— Elliot Page (@TheElliotPage) December 1, 2020
Backxwash, Musician
Got the envelope. Thank you @PolarisPrize pic.twitter.com/uOLQ3mhGQ7
— Backxwash (@backxwash) October 24, 2020
Dan Levy, Actor
Our hometown went gold for us tonight. What an honor. Thank you, Toronto! pic.twitter.com/fY4ltigWMd
— dan levy (@danjlevy) September 22, 2020
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Actor
No one label or character can fully represent all the stories waiting to be told. All our pasts are just as complex as our heritage. @netflix Artwork by: @geoffjkim pic.twitter.com/YXEgyIYPJW
— Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (@ramakrishnannn) May 8, 2020
Canada’s Top 5 sports accounts
Canadian Olympic Committee
Behind this little red leaf are foundations that require us not to be selfish, but selfless. More isn’t asked of us, it’s expected. #TeamCanada pic.twitter.com/McGwTNDhOi
— Team Canada (@TeamCanada) March 23, 2020
Evander Kane, San Jose Sharks & Hockey Diversity Alliance
Incredibly proud of @matt_dumba with the courageous gesture and leadership. A powerful message for the hockey community. #HDA pic.twitter.com/Rzlz29lTNX
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) August 1, 2020
Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
WE DEMAND JUSTICE!!!
— Jamal Murray (@BeMore27) August 26, 2020
Kia Nurse, New York Liberty
We will continue to Say Her Name #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor
— Kia Nurse (@KayNurse11) September 24, 2020
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif CQ, Kansans City Chiefs, MD
Yes, it’s me in this picture but this isn’t about me. This is about all the people who have been on the frontlines since day one of this pandemic. We all must come together, even if that means stepping out of our comfort zone. Let’s keep working as a team, we’ll get through this. pic.twitter.com/U5hU8WqgRc
— Laurent D. Tardif (@LaurentDTardif) April 29, 2020
Canada’s Top 5 public health accounts
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer
Wearing a mask, washing your hands, and limiting contact with others are actions we can take today to stop the spread of #COVID19 so we can get back to doing more of the things we enjoy. Take precautions: pic.twitter.com/Sk44LumruF
— Dr. Theresa Tam (@CPHO_Canada) November 30, 2020
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of Alberta
Do you need #COVID19AB information in other languages? Visit https://t.co/T0hH8i6Dxw for tools – such as this French-language guide to wearing a mask. Other resources are in languages like Spanish, Arabic, Urdu & more. pic.twitter.com/qNMNAtjlTt
— Dr. Deena Hinshaw (@CMOH_Alberta) June 25, 2020
Ontario Medical Association
Are you wearing your mask properly? Emergency Physician Dr. @LisaEsther6 explains how to properly put on a mask and wear it, in order to keep you and those around you safe. #ONhealth #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/CCMAzSmWpX
— Ontario Medical Association (@OntariosDoctors) June 19, 2020
Ottawa Public Health
Hello. We'd like to address something: mandatory masks were NOT ordered by the cashier at your grocery store. We understand some of you are upset, but please direct your feedback towards us & not at businesses/employees. Like masks, civility & respect are needed in public places.
— Ottawa Public Health (@ottawahealth) July 8, 2020
Government of Newfoundland
📢 PLEASE READ & RETWEET
If you have 2 or more of the following (new or worsening) symptoms, you should complete the #COVID19 self-assessment tool at https://t.co/gqIH8mKDh2 #GovNL #covid19nfld
➡️ 🤒 Fever
➡️ 😷 Cough
➡️ 🤕 Headache
➡️ 😞 Sore throat
➡️ 🤧 Runny nose pic.twitter.com/2FrmyfOdpX— Government of NL (@GovNL) April 15, 2020
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