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Commission File No.: 0-29954
FORM 6-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington DC 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of December 2002
THE THOMSON CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Suite 2706, Toronto Dominion Bank Tower
P.O. Box 24, 66 Wellington St. West
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1A1, Canada
(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
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes o No ý
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-.
EXHIBIT INDEX IS LOCATED AT PAGE 2 OF 4
Information furnished on this form:
Form 45-102F2 dated December 16, 2002 filed under the Ontario Securities Act.
Exhibit Number | | Page | ||
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1. | Form 45-102F2 dated December 16, 2002 filed under the Ontario Securities Act | 4 |
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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 (Registrant) | ||
Date: December 16, 2002 | /s/ PAULA R. MONAGHAN Assistant Secretary |
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EXHIBIT
SIGNATURES