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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

On this day in 1997, Homework, the debut studio album by Daft Punk, was certified a Platinum Album, selling more than 100,000 units in Canada. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

On this day in 1998, Metallica’s self-titled album, commonly known as The Black Album, was certified Diamond, selling more than one million units in Canada. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

On this day in 2002, Avril Lavigne’s Let Go was certified a Double Platinum Album. It went on to achieve Diamond Album status on May 5, 2003. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

This week, @umusicca.bsky.social presented Katy Perry with a career-spanning award recognizing her💎certifications in Canada: 💎Album: Teenage Dream 💎Singles: Teenage Dream, Dark Horse, Firework, Roar, Hot N Cold, Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F), & California Girls. 📸 credit: @Cynthiaparkhurst

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

On this day in 1983, Celine Dion received her first Gold & Platinum certification as "Tellement j'ai d'amour…" was certified a Gold Album. She has since earned 6 Diamond Album certifications - the most of any artist in our program's history. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

We join music fans around the world in mourning the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. Over the course of his career, Ozzy received dozens of Gold & Platinum certifications in Canada, both as a solo artist and as a member of Black Sabbath. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Shania Twain kicked off the Calgary Stampede as Parade Marshal and delivered a powerhouse performance. She is the only artist in our program's history to receive THREE Double Diamond Album certifications! - The Woman in Me - Apr 9, 1999 - Come On Over - Apr 9, 1999 - Up! - Dec 21, 2004 #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Music Canada's Gold & Platinum program has evolved alongside all of the technological changes in our innovative industry. On this day in 2007, we certified the first Ringtones in our program's history, beginning with Mims' -'This Is Why I'm Hot', a Triple Platinum Ringtone. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Sir @eltonjohn.bsky.social is one of the most celebrated artists in Music Canada’s Gold & Platinum program. Throughout his career, John has been a champion for 2SLGBTQI+ rights, with a legacy in advocacy and philanthropy that equals the incredible impact of his music. #GoldPlat50 #Pride

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Tegan and Sara have earned several certifications over their career, & throughout that time, have used their profile to champion 2SLGBTQI+ issues. In 2016, they established the Tegan and Sara Foundation, which fights for 2SLGBTQ+ equality & justice via programming & support of grassroots orgs.

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

In celebration of #Pride Month, we're recognizing some of the talented & groundbreaking 2SLGBTQI+ artists our Gold & Platinum program has awarded in its 50-year history. Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee @kdlang.bsky.social has earned several certifications over their career, including:

In celebration of Pride Month, we’ll be recognizing some of the talented and groundbreaking 2SLGBTQI+ artists that our Gold & Platinum program has awarded in its 50-year history.

Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee k.d. lang has earned several certifications over their career, including:
Angel With A Lariat - Gold Album - Oct 28, 1987
Shadowland - Platinum Album - Oct 13, 1989
Absolute Torch & Twang - Platinum Album - March 8, 1990
Ingenue - Double Platinum Album - April 8, 1993
All You Can Eat - Gold Album - Oct 18, 1995
Hymns of the 49th Parallel - Platinum Album - April 19, 2005
Watershed - Gold Album - August 7, 2008
Recollection - Double Platinum Album - April 8, 2011
Hallelujah Vancouver Winter 2010 - Platinum Digital Download - April 8, 2011

#GoldPlat50 #Pride

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

On this day in 2000, Prozzäk's "Hot Show By Prozzäk" was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

On this day in 1997, Oasis' "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" was certified an Eight Times Platinum Album, selling more than 800,000 units in Canada.

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

On this day in 1987, Glass Tiger’s The Thin Red Line was certified a Quadruple Platinum Album, selling more than 400,000 units in Canada. This week, the band will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame - congratulations!

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

On this day in 2003, Sam Roberts' "Where Have All The Good People Gone" was certified a Gold Physical Single. #GoldPlat50 @samrobertsband.bsky.social

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

On this day in 1986, Rush's Moving Pictures was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

On this day in 1998, Susan Aglukark's This Child was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

On this day in 1995, @bluerodeo.bsky.social's Five Days In July was certified a Quintuple Platinum Album, selling more than 500,000 units in Canada. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

On this day in 1986, @raffic.bsky.social's Singable Songs For The Very Young was certified a Triple Platinum Album, selling more than 300,000 units in Canada. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

On this day in 1976, Hagood Hardy received a Platinum Album certification for The Homecoming, as well as a Gold Single certification for the title track. The album went on to be certified Double Platinum in November 1979. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

On this day in 1991, The Tragically Hip's Road Apples was certified a Platinum Album, selling more than 100,000 units. The album went on to be certified Diamond in April 2017. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

On this day in 1996, @alanismorissette.bsky.social's Jagged Little Pill was certified a Diamond Album, selling more than 1 million units in Canada. It went on to be certified Double Diamond later that year, on November 12, 1996. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

On this day in 2011, Adele's "Rolling In The Deep" was certified a Gold Digital Download. It went on to be certified a Diamond Single in April 2017.

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Music Canada's Gold & Platinum program has evolved alongside all of the technological changes in our innovative industry. On this day in 2006, we announced the first Digital Download certifications, including hits by Nickelback, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce, Coldplay, & more. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

On this day in 1990, Maestro Fresh Wes became the first Canadian rap artist to achieve a Gold certification with his album Symphony in Effect. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

On this day in 2019, @theweeknd received certifications for 45 singles & albums, including: • Beauty Behind the Madness - Quintuple Platinum Album • Starboy - Quintuple Platinum Album • Starboy - Nine Times Platinum Single • Can't Feel My Face - Eight Times Platinum Single #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

As part of #BHM, we recognize the groundbreaking Black artists that our Gold & Platinum program has recognized in its 50-year history. The first Black Canadian artist to be certified Gold by our program was Dan Hill, whose albums "Hold On" & "Dan Hill" both went Gold on February 1, 1977. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

This Black History Month, we recognize the groundbreaking Black artists that our Gold & Platinum program has recognized in its 50-year history. The first Black artist to be certified in Canada was George McCrae, whose album "Rock Your Baby" went Gold on Aug. 1, 1975, the day our program launched.

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

On this day in 1989, "See the Light", the debut album by the Jeff Healey Band, was certified Platinum with more than 100,000 units sold in Canada. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

On this day in 2008, Celine Dion's "Live in Las Vegas: A New Day..." was certified a Triple Diamond DVD, making it the highest certified Video or DVD in our program's history. #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

On this day in 1998, Loreena McKennitt's "The Book of Secrets" was certified a Double Platinum Album. Today, CARAS announced Loreena as one of four inductees for the Canadian Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Presented by Music Canada - congratulations! #GoldPlat50

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Gold & Platinum Canada @goldplatca.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Music Canada's Gold & Platinum Certification Program officially launched on August 1, 1975, to celebrate the milestone sales accomplishments of artists in Canada.

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