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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
The Thomson Corporation |
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Metro Center, One Station Place Stamford, Connecticut 06902 United States |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: [ ] Form 20-F [x] Form 40-F | ||||
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. |
The Thomson Corporation | ||
Date: November 14, 2006 | By: |
/s/ Deirdre Stanley |
Name: | Deirdre Stanley | |
Title: | Senior Vice President and General Counsel | |
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99.1 | News release dated November 14, 2006 - Michael Sabia Joins Board of The Thomson Corporation | |
Exhibit 99.1
The Thomson Corporation | [Thomson logo] | |
Metro Center, One Station Place Stamford, CT 06902 Tel (203) 539-8000 www.thomson.com |
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News Release
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Jason Stewart Vice President, Media Relations (203) 539-8339 jason.stewart@thomson.com |
Frank J. Golden Vice President, Investor Relations (203) 539-8470 frank.golden@thomson.com |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Michael Sabia Joins Board of The Thomson Corporation
STAMFORD, Conn., November 14, 2006 The Thomson Corporation (TSX: TOC; NYSE: TOC), one of the worlds leading information services providers, announced today that Michael Sabia, age 53, president and chief executive officer of BCE Inc., has been appointed to the Thomson board of directors effective immediately.
I am delighted to welcome Michael to Thomsons board of directors, said David K.R. Thomson, chairman of the board of The Thomson Corporation. We are pleased to be adding an executive of Michaels stature and experience to our organization. His participation on our board will be invaluable to the corporation as we continue to execute on our strategic vision and drive shareholder value.
Mr. Sabia is president and CEO of BCE Inc., the largest communications company in Canada, and CEO of Bell Canada, positions he has held since 2002. Mr. Sabia joined the BCE group in October of 1999 and was appointed president of BCE in December of 2000. Before joining BCE, Mr. Sabia was executive vice president and chief financial officer of Canadian National Railway Company (CN). Prior to joining CN, Mr. Sabia held a number of senior positions in the Canadian Federal Public Service, including director-general of tax policy in the Department of Finance and deputy secretary to the Cabinet (Plans) in the Privy Council Office. He also serves as a director of BCE Inc.
About The Thomson Corporation:
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com) is a global leader in providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional customers. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research and healthcare. The Corporations common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (TSX: TOC; NYSE: TOC).