UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of March 2005 Commission File No.: 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 offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
| Form 20-F | o | Form 40-F | ý |
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by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T
Rule 101(b)(1):
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Rule 101(b)(7):
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
| Yes | o | No | ý |
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"Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-
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| Exhibit Number |
Description |
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|---|---|---|
| 99.1 | Annual Report to Shareholders | |
| 99.2 | Notice of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders and Management Information Circular (Proxy Statement) | |
| 99.3 | Form of Proxy for U.S. Registered Shareholders | |
| 99.4 | Request Card for Quarterly Financials and MD&A |
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: March 31, 2005 |
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By: |
/s/ DEIRDRE STANLEY |
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| Name: | Deirdre Stanley | |||
| Title: | Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
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