Justin Bieber is a Horrible Blight on Canadian History--and an Honored Credit to His Country

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Canadians, music lovers, people with souls: this is a truly horrific story.
Was happy to present Justin Bieber with a Diamond Jubilee Medal today.
As stated on his Flickr photostream, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was "happy to present Justin Bieber with a Diamond Jubilee Medal today."

What's a Diamond Jubilee Medal, you ask? Allow the Governor General of Canada to explain:
"A new commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour (sic) Her Majesty for her service to this country. A the same time, it serves to honour (sic) significant contributions and achievements by Canadians." 
This makes it all clear now. There is really no better way to honor the queen, who has done, and continues to do, so much for Canada from 3,500 miles away. Queen, Justin: you deserve each other.

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