ISO/IEC DIS 29500 standard, Information Technology - Office Open XML file formats, Fast Track approved

2008-04-02

Following the ballot resolution meeting (BRM) held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 25-29 February 2008, the international standard ISO/IEC DIS 29500, Information technology – Office Open XML file formats has achieved the required number of votes for approval as an international standard. As indicated in its final position statement, Canada voted to "Disapprove with Comments". Canada was among 10 countries that expressed concern with the Fast Track of ISO/IEC DIS 29500.

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