YouTube Canada Unveils New Creator Shows, Including Kareem Rahma’s “SubwayTakes Toronto”

During Thursday’s YouTube Features marketing event in downtown Toronto, YouTube Canada pulled back the curtain on a fresh lineup of creator‑driven shows set to roll out over the next year. The most eye‑catching addition? A Canadian‑flavored version of Kareem Rahma’s hit street‑interview series, now titled “SubwayTakes Toronto.”

Rahma, the charismatic host who built his reputation by asking bold, unscripted questions to strangers on New York City’s subway, will now hop aboard the Toronto Transit Commission’s underground. Each episode promises “iconic Canadian guests” and an unfiltered glimpse into the chaotic, candid moments that unfold in a TTC subway car. The series is slated to debut in 2027, and YouTube says it will deliver the same raw energy fans love, only with a distinctly Canadian twist.

But the Toronto announcement didn’t stop at subway talk. Olympic gold‑medalist figure skater Tessa Virtue is launching a video‑podcast that will dive into the world of elite sport, while celebrated chef Susur Lee teams up with his son Jet Bent‑Lee for a food‑centric series called “Iron Chef Dad vs. The Internet.” The duo will tackle viral recipes, snack hacks and internet food trends, offering a seasoned chef’s perspective on what actually works.

Comedian Jeenie Weenie also joins the roster with a reality‑style series, “Roots,” in which he and his partner Johnny explore Korean heritage, parenting and cultural identity as they raise their newborn daughter. Meanwhile, actress Julie Nolke returns with a dark‑comedy web series “Becky and Miranda,” featuring two millennial friends who share a surprisingly murderous hobby—an absurd premise the show uses to examine friendship and modern womanhood.

All of these projects sit alongside other creator‑led titles announced earlier at YouTube’s 2026 Brandcast, such as Rahma’s “Keep the Meter Running” and new ventures from Alex Cooper and Trevor Noah. Nicole Bell, head of YouTube Canada, summed it up: “Our creators are shaping culture in real time. By investing in home‑grown talent we’re giving Canada’s most compelling storytellers the space to bring their biggest ideas to life and connect directly with the audiences who love them.”