January 8, 2008 ~ TORONTO, and STAMFORD, Thomson announced that it will be the primary corporate partner to Mike Weir, one of the greatest Canadian professional golfers.

The five-year sponsorship agreement begins in January 2008 and will see Mr. Weir wearing the Thomson logo on the front of his hat as he competes on the PGA Tour and around the world. Financial terms of the sponsorship were not disclosed. The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), a leading provider of information solutions to business and professional customers worldwide.

Thomson's new relationship with Mr. Weir represents the company's first major foray into the athletic sponsorship arena.

"As an industry leader, we are extremely proud to be aligning our brand with one of the major stars of the golfing world. Like Mike, Thomson has a reputation for being a quiet achiever, building success upon success," said Richard J. Harrington, Thomson President and Chief Executive Officer. "Mike is known for his keen preparation and flawless execution, qualities that our employees aspire to each day and which are fully engrained in the Thomson culture. And golf is a sport that truly resonates with our business and professional customers. We see tremendous potential in joining Team Weir."

"I am thrilled to be sponsored by Thomson, a company that I have a great deal of respect for, and one that represents exactly what I believe in: hard work, the development of talent and the ability to consistently deliver high performance," said Mr. Weir, the first male Canadian to win a major golf championship. "I am looking forward to sharing many future successes, in golf and in business, with The Thomson Corporation. At the same time, I am thankful to Bell Canada for their belief in me over the past 14 years. They were an important part of my success on the PGA Tour and I appreciate their support."