Media Contact:
Adam Gaber
Vice President, Corporate Communications
Thomson Learning
203-539-8663
adam.gaber@thomson.com

Thomson Nelson Expands Presence in Canadian Education Market

Acquisition broadens First Nations, English and French language offerings in targeted regions

Toronto CANADA – July 4, 2006 – Thomson Nelson, a leading Canadian educational publisher and part of The Thomson Corporation, the world’s largest provider of corporate and professional learning solutions, today announces the expansion of its presence in the Canadian education market, specifically in Western provinces, helping to solidify its overall leadership position.

As part of this expansion, Thomson Nelson acquired Les Editions Duval, Inc., a Canadian publisher of curriculum and instructional materials. Les Editions Duval develops materials in First Nations, English and French languages specifically for the Canadian market, Canadian curricula and Canadian students in grades kindergarten through grade 12. Its strength in literacy and mathematics for the French first language and immersion markets will enable Thomson Nelson to leverage simultaneous English and French offerings to customers that are demanding bilingual versions of the same product. This market continues to be a publishing objective for Thomson Nelson and brings the business closer to being a complete solutions provider for Canadian educators.

“As we increase our presence in the Canadian education market, Les Editions Duval will significantly strengthen our French language publishing capability, broaden our English language coverage and create new opportunities in First Nations publishing. It brings a talented team of new authors and publishing professionals to Thomson Nelson,” said George W. Bergquist, president of Thomson Nelson. “We continue our commitment to providing our customers the greatest choice and value in learning materials and this union will greatly broaden the set of solutions available from one source, Thomson Nelson.

Duval founder partner Jean Poulin says, "Duval's management and staff are all excited about continuing to work with in Canadian educational resources publishing, now with the support of Thomson Nelson. Duval's owners look forward to joining the Thomson Nelson family, and to carrying through on Duval's traditional programs and the initiatives we have planned together."

"We see a perfect fit between the strengths and direction of our two companies," adds Glenn Rollans of Duval. "Joining Thomson Nelson gives Duval new capacity and momentum to create some truly exceptional resources for students and educators in Canada. We believe Duval brings to Thomson Nelson a unique publishing program and team that will make the combined company stronger in specialized areas."

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About The Thomson Corporation and Thomson Nelson
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2005 revenues of $8.50 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, higher education, reference information, corporate training and assessment, scientific research and healthcare. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson has approximately 39,000 employees and provides services in approximately 130 countries. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges. Thomson Nelson (www.nelson.com) is a leading provider of books and online resources for the educational market in Canada, maintaining over 30 interactive Web sites and publishing a wide range of core and supplemental electronic products.

About Les Editions Duval
Les Editions Duval, incorporate in 1985, publishes for the education market in Canada. Duval’s first book was a translation of a trade-union resource. Since then, Duval has published roughly 600 titles; primarily books, in addition to CD-ROMs and videos secondarily. At the end of 2005, almost 500 titles were in print. Duval serves students and teachers and publishes in First Nations, English and French languages.