OTTAWA—Prime Minister Stephen Harper is using his annual holiday message to boast about Canada’s achievements, particularly on the world stage.

Harper says Canada came to the aid of the world in 2010, especially in war-ravaged Afghanistan and in Haiti, in response to a devastating earthquake and cholera outbreak.

Harper also specifically mentioned Canada’s performance at the Vancouver Olympics and Paralympic Games.

Harper says Canadians can also be proud of hosting both the Queen and Prince Philip and the leaders of the G8 and G20 nations.

The prime minister also looks toward 2011, with a slightly political twist, promising to continue building the economy and creating jobs through prudent fiscal management.

As well, Harper took note of the coming end to Canada’s combat role in the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan.

The government announced this fall that nearly one-thousand Canadian military personnel will remain in Afghanistan once the combat mission is over to help train Afghan police and soldiers.

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