FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| For the month of November 2004 | 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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Yes o No ý
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| Exhibit Number |
Description |
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|---|---|---|
| 99.1 | Prospectus supplement dated November 1, 2004, as filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities, relating to Thomson's offering of C$300,000,000 4.35% notes due 2009 and C$600,000,000 5.20% notes due 2014, along with the accompanying short form base shelf prospectus dated October 17, 2003 |
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: November 2, 2004