Canada's celebrates it's 150th birthday. Why was megaband U2 from Ireland there instead of a Canadian band?

Canada just turned 150 years old and this is a pretty important date for the country so it had me wondering why an Irish band like U2 was booked to play at the event.

Was there no no good Canadian bands willing to perform that day? I highly doubt it. So what gives? Why on earth did Canada have to get U2 for the Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa? Who in the federal goverment thought it would be a good idea to put U2 on stage instead of supporting Canadian talent? They're not Canadian!

What about hottest Canadian music stars in the world Drake or Justin Bieber? How about The Weeknd or Bryan Adams, Celine Dion, Rush, Avril Lavigne, Nickelback? None were willing to come?
I find that hard to believe.

Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly tweeted: “Exciting news! Look forward to seeing U2! It’s a beautiful (Canada) Day! #Canada150 #CanadaDay”

And here's the repsonse from the Prime Ministers office: "

“Given Canada’s role on the international stage, celebrating this key year for Canada wouldn’t be complete without including someone from abroad to speak on how our country is viewed elsewhere in the world,” explains Justine Lafond from the PMO. “U2 band members, Bono and the Edge, will be making a special appearance during the Canada Day Opening celebrations around noon on Parliament Hill. It is fitting that these guests participate in this special Canada Day celebration as they hold dear many of the same humanitarian values that Canadians do. Bono and the Edge will be performing one song.”

#supportcanadianartists