Webcast Alert: The Thomson Corporation to Report Fourth-Quarter and Year-End 2007 Results

    STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 31 /CNW/ -- The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC;
TSX: TOC) announces the following Webcast:

    Who:       President and CEO Richard J. Harrington and Executive Vice
               President and CFO Robert D. Daleo

    What:      Presentation and Discussion of Fourth-Quarter and Year-End 2007
               Results for The Thomson Corporation

    When:      Thursday, February 7, 2008 @ 8:30 a.m. ET

    Where:     www.thomson.com

    How:       Live over the Internet -- To participate in the webcast, visit
               www.thomson.com and click on "Investor Relations" at the top
               of the page and then "Executive Presentations" at the left
               side of the page.

    Contacts:  Frank Golden, Vice President, Investor Relations
               203-539-8470, frank.golden@thomson.com

               Fred Hawrysh, Global Director, External Communications
               203-539-8314, fred.hawrysh@thomson.com

    The Webcast will be archived at www.thomson.com.

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    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 professionals in
the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research
and healthcare.  The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York
and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

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For further information: Frank Golden, Vice President, Investor
Relations,  +1-203-539- 8470, frank.golden@thomson.com, or Fred Hawrysh,
Global Director,  External Communications, +1-203-539-8314,
fred.hawrysh@thomson.com, both of  the Thomson Corporation Web Site:
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