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BALTIMORE, Nov 04, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Thomson Prometric, the global leader in testing and assessment services and part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), today announced its lease of new office space at the Canton Crossing III on the waterfront in Baltimore. Thomson Prometric will occupy 85,000 square feet of the 17-story building, located on Highland Avenue between Clinton and Baylis Streets. Preparing for changes in the nature of work streams as the company grows its client roster and secures additional customers; the new space will facilitate a more collaborative work environment and allow for the expansion of the state of the art data center.

Serving as Thomson Prometric's new headquarters, the building was chosen for its ability to accommodate the needs of Prometric's growing business. Driven by a 1 billion dollar contract with Educational Testing Service, the acquisition and integration of Capstar L.L.C., and growing testing programs such as the MCAT and the CPA exam, Prometric required a facility that would enable future growth and provide best in class service for all of our clients.

"As Thomson Prometric has called Baltimore home for the past 5 years, it was imperative that our new space meet our employee, client and technology needs while still allowing us to remain in our respected community," said Michael Brannick, President of Thomson Prometric. "We are thrilled to continue providing career opportunities for Baltimore area residents in order to support the growing demands of the major industries and clients we serve. Establishing our new headquarters in Baltimore is further evidence of our dedication to continue growing the company within the local community, which has always delivered the resources and local expertise our clients demand," Brannick added.

About Thomson Prometric

The Thomson Corporation, http://www.thomson.com, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) has approximately 38,000 employees and provides services in approximately 180 countries. Thomson Prometric, http://www.prometric.com, is the recognized global leader in technology-enabled 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 as well as directly to candidates via the Web.

SOURCE The Thomson Corporation

Paige Vesuvio, Vice President, Global Marketing of Thomson Prometric,
+1-443-923-8690, paige.vesuvio@thomson.com; or Adam Gaber, Director, Public Relations
of Thomson Learning, +1-203-539-8663, adam.gaber@thomson.com

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