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When you arrive in Canada on a tourist visa, the immigration officer will tell you how long you can stay. Six months is normal, but it may be less; and unless you specifically asked for it, it is unlikely you will be granted a stay of longer than six months.
If you want to stay longer than what is granted, you need to apply for an extension to your visa. Leaving and re-entering the country will have no effect on visa validity.