News Release

Thomson Nelson Named One of Canada’s Best Employers

Results Announced for Canada’s 50 Best Employers 2006 by ROB Magazine and La Presse Newspaper

Toronto CANADA – January 3, 2006 – Thomson Nelson, Canada’s leading educational publisher and part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), is one of the 50 best employers in Canada, according to a list published in the January 2006 issue of Report on Business magazine.

The ROB Magazine’s 50 Best Employers in Canada 2006 list recognizes companies based on results from three annual surveys. The series of surveys include responses from the leadership team, the HR team, as well as feedback via an employee engagement survey.

Thomson Nelson and the other recognized companies were selected as Best Employers based on distinguishing characteristics including inspired leadership, unique company culture, focus on growing talent, strong sense of accountability, and aligned HR practices with excellent execution.

“We are extremely proud that Thomson Nelson has been recognized on the list of best employers,“ said George Bergquist, president, Thomson Nelson. “Being chosen among the top employers is an honour that we are proud to share as part of an exceptional organization. I would like to thank our employees for all of their hard work and dedication and for making Thomson Nelson Canada one of the Best Employers.”

The study is conducted annually by Hewitt and Associates in partnership with the Globe and Mail's Report on Business magazine and La Presse. For more information on the awards program visit: http://was7.hewitt.com/bestemployers/canada/best.htm.

About The Thomson Corporation and Thomson Nelson
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2004 revenues from continuing operations of $8.10 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) has approximately 38,000 employees and provides services in approximately 130 countries. Its learning businesses and brands serve the needs of individuals, learning institutions, corporations and government agencies with products and services for both traditional and distributed learning. As part of the Thomson Corporation, 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.

Media Contact:
Adam Gaber
Senior Director, Public Relations
Thomson Learning
1-203-539-8663
adam.gaber@thomson.com