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Thomson Prometric Selected Among List of Top Specialized Learning Process Providers by TrainingOutsourcing.com

Recognized as 'best in class' in supplying specific learning process services to clients

Baltimore, MD – July 13, 2006 – Thomson Prometric, the global leader in testing and assessment services, and part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), was recognized on TrainingOutsourcing.com's 2006 Top Specialized Learning Process Providers list.

Named as one of the 'Top Specialized Learning Process Providers', Thomson Prometric has proven demonstrated leadership and 'best in class' status for supplying specific learning process services in support of comprehensive training outsourcing service providers or directly to corporate and government clients. Thomson Prometric was named to the listing in the Assessment & Testing category.

"With the growing trend toward assessment, certification, and compliance, validated testing has become a paramount issue for corporate and government organizations," said Doug Harward, CEO and founder of TrainingOutsourcing.com. "With its experience, expertise, and global reach in the development and delivery of assessment and testing services, Thomson Prometric is a clear leader in the industry.  They were an easy selection as a top company in this segment of the training industry."

TrainingOutsourcing reviewed 75 companies to assess their expertise, experience, strengths and capabilities. The companies were evaluated on corporate competencies in the 22 processes identified in the Training Process Framework and strengths were examined within 13 business capabilities areas such as financial stability, geographic reach, and talent leadership.

"We are proud to be recognized as a "best-in-class" assessment and testing provider," said Ray Kelly, senior vice president of Client Services and Marketing for Thomson Prometric. "This is a great honor and underscores our commitment to our Government, Corporate and Association clients. Helping organizations achieve more value and efficiency with their assessment and testing programs is core to our company's mission."

For a full listing of the award winners visit: http://www.trainingoutsourcing.com/to_news.asp?id=3403.

About The Thomson Corporation and Thomson Prometric
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2005 revenues of approximately $8.5 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers.  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. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges. Thomson Prometric (www.prometric.com) is the recognized global leader in testing and assessment services, providing paper-and-pencil, Internet and computer-based testing solutions. It offers a fully integrated testing system that includes test development, test delivery and data management capabilities. On behalf of 600 current clients in the academic, professional, government, corporate and information technology markets, Thomson Prometric develops and/or delivers assessments through a global network of testing centers in 131 countries as well as direct to candidates via the Web.