Canada's favourite pop-punk princess, Avril Lavigne, has been honoured with a major award for her musical and cultural contribution to the nation.
"With over 50 million albums sold worldwide, she paved the way for female-driven punk-rock music and continues to do so today," continued the statement. After being diagnosed with Lyme Disease, she started the Avril Lavigne Foundation in 2010 to provide support for those impacted by the illness.
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