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MontrealQuebec's Immigration Ministry says it’s working to contact affected applicants and is asking them to disregard the closure notices in the meantime. Computer error caused notices to be sent, according to Quebec’s Immigration MinistryCBC News · Posted: Oct 11, 2026 4:16 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 12Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Skilled Worker Selection Program is intended for immigrants who want to settle permanently in the province. (Radio-Canada)A computer error caused file closure notices to be sent to 746 Skilled Worker Selection Program applicants Saturday, according to Quebec’s Immigration Ministry. French national Arnaud Gauthier says he was shocked when he read an email from the ministry saying his immigration application had expired. Up until that moment, he had understood the deadline was still a month away. "All this creates a source of anxiety that really isn't necessary. We don't even know if it's a bug, there's no communication," he said Sunday.