UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
| For the month of April 2006 | Commission File Number: 1-31349 |
THE THOMSON CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Metro
Center, One Station Place
Stamford, Connecticut 06902, United States
(Address of principal executive office)
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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 | |||
By: |
/s/ Deirdre Stanley Name: Deirdre Stanley Title: Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
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Date: April 27, 2006
| Exhibit Number |
Description |
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|---|---|---|
| 99.1 | News release dated April 27, 2006 — Thomson Reports Strong First-Quarter 2006 Results |