Do I have to file a tax return in Canada?

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on 8 Feb 2012

Hi-

I'm a newcomer to Canada who has been in the country for less than a year. I haven't started working yet, so I don't have any income to report that is earned in Canada, but I'm wondering if I still have to legally file a tax return? What happens if I don't?

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